A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial disease that affects the bladder and urethra. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, reviews urinary anatomy as well as diagnostic considerations and ICD-10-CM coding for UTIs.
CMS recently released Transmittal 11737, detailing January 2023 updates to the OPPS. The transmittal offers information on new COVID-19 vaccine and administration codes, dental coding updates, coding clarification, and remote behavioral health service codes.
The 2023 CPT code update introduced numerous code additions, revisions, and deletions that took effect January 1. This article covers new and revised codes in the respiratory and nervous system chapters of the CPT Manual. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Coders can reinforce their understanding of the 2023 CPT E/M medical decision-making (MDM) requirements with tips from Peter Hollman, MD , who oversaw the changes.
Peter Hollman, MD , breaks down 2023 CPT guidance in a new section of the manual for initial and subsequent E/M services, which will impact reporting of hospital inpatient and observation care services beginning January 1.
Q: What is the difference between “normal” and “abnormal” native connections in the descriptors for new 2023 CPT codes 33900-33903 describing percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement?
The 2023 CPT code set takes effect on January 1, 2023. This article covers code changes for bariatric gastric balloon procedures, hernia repairs, and other updates within the digestive system chapter. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
The CPT Editorial Panel recently announced that it approved new CPT codes for Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster and its administration for children six months to 4 years old after they have received administration of the first and second doses of the product.
CMS developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to control improper coding and potentially inappropriate payment of Part B services. Review NCCI basics to ensure compliance with the latest coding policies.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report investigating instances of incorrect co-surgery and assistant-at-surgery modifier usage, which found that 69 of 100 sampled procedural services did not meet federal requirements.
As of November 16, the CPT Editorial Panel has approved 56 Category I codes for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccines and immunization administration. In this article, Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P, addresses some of the new COVID-19 product and administration codes.
The American Medical Association recently published CPT codes for 2023, including 103 code additions, 88 revisions, and 69 deletions. This article covers new codes and the single revision made to the cardiovascular system chapter. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Medicare finalized a care management service for chronic pain management (CPM). Effective January 1, CPM services can be reported by a wide range of providers, including primary care practitioners.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. It invades the body in many different ways. Shelley Safian PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I describes the types, manifestations, and treatment methods for diabetes mellitus and how to report them accurately in ICD-10-CM.
The 2023 ICD-10-CM update brought many new codes to report injuries sustained from collisions between motorcycles or electric-assisted bicycles and other vehicles, entities, or objects. This article reviews external cause codes and examines the new additions. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
CMS released its 2023 OPPS final rule on November 1. The document finalizes most proposed policies, including a new provider type for rural emergency hospitals (REH), continued coverage of telehealth services, and implementation of new skin substitute HCPCS codes, among other changes, which largely take effect January 1, 2023.
CMS confirmed in the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that it will adopt the framework of the revised AMA E/M guidelines, including payment based on medical decision-making (MDM) or time, effective January 1, 2023. Laura Evans, CPC, explains how the agency will diverge from the AMA on some points, however.