CPT® has two modifiers for telemedicine. Modifier 95 is for use with real-time, audio/visual visits. Modifier 93 is for audio-only telehealth … [Read more...]
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Non Face-to-Face Prolonged Service – 99358
There are two time-based CPT codes for non-face-to-face prolonged care services. These codes may not be used on the day of an Evaluation and … [Read more...]
What’s New in the Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule
This article describes the proposed HCPCS codes in the PFS with the proposed payment and highlights for each code set. Coding highlights from the … [Read more...]
The Second Element of MDM: Amount and/or Complexity of Data
There are three elements in medical decision-making and this article describes the second, arguably, the most complex of the three elements When … [Read more...]
The Third Element of MDM: Risk of Complications
The third element of MDM: risk of complications and/or morbidity or mortality of patient management at the encounter Coding for E/M services … [Read more...]
The First Element of MDM: Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed
E/M elements for MDM There are three elements in medical decision-making and this article describes the first of three When selecting a level … [Read more...]
Consultation Codes
First, CMS stopped recognizing consult codes in 2010. Outpatient consultations (99241—99245) and inpatient consultations (99251—99255) were still … [Read more...]
Critical Care Services
Definition and Explanation of Critical Care Service Definition: Caring for a critically ill or injured patient Explanation: Critical care … [Read more...]
OIG Report on Telehealth During the PHE
What? An OIG report without doom and gloom? Fire and brimstone? https://youtu.be/EPJHOABNNxM Slides In February, 2024 the OIG released an … [Read more...]
Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management Services
Psychiatric Collaborative Care Management Services 99492, 99493, 99494 Care Management for Behavioral Health 99484 PCCM quick reference … [Read more...]
2024 Reimbursement Reality | Webinar
Reimbursement Reality 2024 Recorded January 18th, 2024 This webinar was presented by special guest Elizabeth Woodcock. Learn more about Elizabeth … [Read more...]
HCPCS Code G0136 for Assessment Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
This is information from the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, released Nov. 2, 2023. New CPT and HCPCS codes, and CMS policy changes are … [Read more...]
CMS Adopts Codes for Caregiver Training Services (CTS)
This is information from the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, published Nov. 2, 2023. You can read it for yourself by downloading the pdf … [Read more...]
Coding for Hospital Services | Webinar
Coding for hospital services Recorded April 20, 2023 First, CPT® updated their E/M code set. Then, CMS interpreted the updates and applied … [Read more...]
Coding for Hernia Repair
CPT® revised the codes and concepts used for coding for hernia repair. These are significant changes for surgical procedures that are used very … [Read more...]
2023 E/M Guidelines for Hospital, Nursing Facility, Home and Residence Services | Webinar
2023 E/M guidelines for hospital, nursing facility, home and residence services Recorded September 22, 2022 As expected, the AMA has revised the … [Read more...]
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E/M Auditing | Webinar
E/M auditing Recorded April 21, 2022 In this webinar, Betsy audits three E/M notes, one primary care note, one medical specialty note, one … [Read more...]
Coding Critical Care Services | Webinar
Critical Care Services Coding Update Recorded January 2023Â CMS made significant changes to critical care coding effective in 2022. Not only did CMS … [Read more...]