When doing a joint injection, sometimes a separate E/M service is billed on the same day, and sometimes, it's not. This grid will help you determine … [Read more...]
Quick coding cheatsheets
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Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet
CPT® does not make it easy to locate codes for destruction of lesion(s). These codes are found in multiple chapters throughout the CPT® book, and are … [Read more...]
Reference Sheet for Billing Preventive Medicine Services and Problem Visit
This cheat sheet provides guidance for billing preventive medicine services and split visits. When can you bill for both an office visit AND a … [Read more...]
Remote Monitoring Management 99091, 99457 | Cheat sheet
This quick reference sheet includes descriptions and examples for CPT ® codes 99091 and 99457-99458 for reporting Remote physiologic monitoring … [Read more...]
Blood pressure self-measurement 99473, 99474 | Cheat sheet
CPT ® codes 99473 and 99474 are used to report specific clinical staff and/or Physician, NP or PA work related to blood pressure self-measurement by … [Read more...]
Remote Monitoring 99453, 99454 | Cheat sheet
CPT codes 99453 99454 are used to report remote monitoring device set up, supply and recording. This resource answers the questions: Who does the … [Read more...]
Psychiatry Exam Cheat Sheet
Psychiatrists and psychiatric NPs and PAs often use E/M codes to report services. In addition to using a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation code, … [Read more...]
Medication management and psychotherapy cheatsheet
This quick reference sheet illustrates the coding and documentation requirements for medication management services with, or without … [Read more...]
E/M services for Hospitalists | Cheatsheet
This quick coding cheatsheet is a must have when coding E/M services for hospitalists. It covers office visits, consults, initial and subsequent … [Read more...]
Coding for Dermatology E/M | Cheatsheet
This dermatology specific E/M cheat sheet includes 1997 single specialty skin exam and medical decision making examples relevant to your … [Read more...]
Checklist for CPT® code 99483 | cognitive assessment code for dementia
Is your practice performing cognitive assessments for patients with dementia, using CPT® code 99483? If so, use this checklist to make sure you … [Read more...]
Coding for depression in the HCC system | Cheatsheet
Do you have questions about coding for depression in the HCC system? HCC diagnosis coding for depression can be confusing. This quick reference … [Read more...]
Coding for diabetes in the HCC system | Cheatsheet
For medical practices who are part of an ACO, MSSP, or other Alternative Payment Model, understanding how to code accurately is critical to making the … [Read more...]
Coding for hypertension in the HCC system | Cheatsheet
Coding for hypertension in the HCC system often requires additional codes to specify type of hypertension, and other complications or factors. This … [Read more...]
Teaching Physician Rules | Quick Reference Guide
The rules for documenting services provided jointly between an attending or teaching physician and a resident in a GME program vary based on the … [Read more...]
Behavioral Health Integration and CCM codes | Cheatsheet
This updated quick reference sheet includes the description for Behavioral Health Integration and CCM codes codes, time requirements, reimbursement … [Read more...]
Using Modifier 59 | Cheat Sheet
Modifier 59 is referred to by CMS as the modifier of last resort. It is often used when modifier 51 is the more accurate modifier. This quick … [Read more...]
Using Modifier 33 | Cheat Sheet
Modifier 33 is used to identify certain screening and preventive services. This quick reference sheet addresses: When to use modifier 33 Why … [Read more...]
Using Modifier 25 | Cheat Sheet
Use of Modifier 25 may be applicable when an E/M service is provided on the same day as a procedure, a preventive medicine service, or other medical … [Read more...]
Minor Procedures
These cheat sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [Read more...]