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 reference sheets
Smooth sailing with these handy desk references
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...]
Billing Preventive Medicine Services and Problem Visit | Quick Reference Sheet
This quick reference sheet provides guidance for billing preventive medicine services and split visits. When can you bill for both an office visit AND … [Read more...]
Remote Monitoring Management 99091, 99457 | Reference 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 | Reference 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 | Reference 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 Reference 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 reference sheet
This quick reference sheet illustrates the coding and documentation requirements for medication management services with, or without … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Hospitalists
This quick coding reference sheet is a must have when coding E/M services for hospitalists. It covers consults, initial and subsequent hospital … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Dermatology
This dermatology specific E/M reference sheet includes 1997 single specialty skin exam and medical decision making examples for outpatient and … [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 | Reference Sheet
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 | Reference Sheet
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 | Reference Sheet
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...]
Using Modifier 59 | Quick Reference
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 | Quick Reference
Modifier 33 is a CPT modifier used to identify medical care whose primary purpose is delivery of an evidence based service, based on recommendations … [Read more...]
Using Modifier 25 | Quick Reference
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 reference sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Home visits
Use this reference guide to select a level of service for new and established patient home visits, based on the key components or time. Relevant … [Read more...]