CMS recently published Transmittal 11594 , outlining HCPCS codes for drugs that received pass-through status, new proprietary laboratory analysis (PLA) codes for tests, code revisions for pharmaceutical drugs, and skin substitute product codes, all of which became effective October 1.
A coder’s practice should check its telehealth claims against the information in the recent Office of Inspector General data brief on telehealth services, healthcare attorneys advise. Julia Kyles, CPC, reviews the September 2 report, which contains findings and program integrity measures for telehealth services.
Flail chest is the most severe type of blunt traumatic chest injury and is likely the most common serious thoracic injury. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, explains the symptoms, diagnostic process, and guidelines associated with reporting flail chest.
The 2023 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes over 60 new codes for intracranial injuries with loss of consciousness, status known. This article covers codes from the 2023 ICD-10-CM update that pertain to traumatic injuries of the brain, specifically the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Coding professionals can get an early start to 2023 by reviewing CPT codes that will be added, revised, and deleted next year. Analysis of the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule reveals changes to 10 chapters in the CPT Manual , in addition to the revisions to the E/M chapter.
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, writes about the 2023 updates coders will find in the “Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders” chapter for dementia.
Effective October 1, the ICD-10-CM code set will be updated to include over 1,100 new codes before counting code revisions and deletions. This article covers new codes for musculoskeletal and genitourinary conditions including muscle wasting, rib and sternal fractures, drug-induced neuropathy, and endometriosis.
Q: For colonoscopies, is it appropriate in CPT coding to report the excision of several lesions in the same portion of colon separately if they are removed by the same technique?
The American Medical Association (AMA) released the calendar year 2023 CPT code set on September 9. Learn about new codes pertaining to virtual reality technology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and abdominal hernia procedures.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a data brief on billing risks associated with Medicare telehealth services during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Julia Kyles, CPC, explains the significance of using the OIG’s data brief and offers tips to adhere to compliance guidelines.
