Being able to differentiate between the types of colonoscopy procedures in outpatient settings is essential to ensure that the correct codes are documented. This article reviews the main types of colonoscopies and the factors that determine how they are coded.
Q: What codes should a coder consider for a patient diagnosed with an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder)?
Looking to improve the speed and accuracy of your trigger point injection coding? This article will help you spot the information you need to code the services and find areas where your treating providers need extra help to improve their documentation.
In January 2024, CMS released guidance for the implementation of the office and outpatient evaluation and management visit complexity HCPCS add-on code G2211. Courtney Crozier provides a breakdown of the code, including documentation requirements and appropriate and inappropriate billing scenarios.
Q: Based on the instructions for sacroiliac joint injections, our physicians believe they can bill the injection and report imaging separately if they use ultrasound. Is this true?
The American Medical Association recently announced new codes, deletions, and revisions included in the 2025 CPT code set. Explore these notable updates to the code set.
The American Medical Association recently announced new codes, deletions, and revisions included in the CPT 2025 code set. Explore these notable updates to the code set.
