Our experts answer questions about medical decision-making, locating procedure codes, and coding a revision of a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to a total knee arthroplasty.
We are just entering summertime and meteorologists are already warning about increased heat indexes all over the country. Staying hydrated is important advice because serious maladies can take place when the body becomes dehydrated.
With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence enabled healthcare, the American Medical Association provided guidance outlined in Appendix S taxonomy for describing and classifying various AI applications. This article will help coders understand the AI taxonomy.
CMS recently published the fiscal year (FY) 2026 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to accompany the ICM-10-CM update that will be effective October 1, 2025. The guidelines include clarifications and revisions to several areas that coders should note.
Prepare now for 21 code revisions that coders will find in the 2026 CPT manual by reviewing changes in the proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule.
Machine learning (ML) has evolved beyond its status as a technological trend to become an indispensable asset in outpatient surgical risk stratification. Within the domains of medical coding and claims adjudication, coding professionals play a pivotal role in optimizing ML model performance.
The most common ankle tendon repair is for the Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the body. Brush up on the CPT codes for repair of this tendon. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Q: What if a provider sends a summary of their visit with a patient to the patient’s primary care provider. Is this considered a “discussion” of patient management?
The calendar year 2026 OPPS and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) proposed rule, released on July 15, details payment updates, services covered, outpatient service volume, and quality reporting, among other proposals.
