Recorded December 12, 2019 Learn what’s new in the CPT® code book for 2020. This high-level overview will provide a summary of the changes in … [Read more...]
2019 CPT® changes
Recorded December 13, 2018 It's our annual overview of new CPT® codes. Get up to speed on the new codes and 2019 CPT® coding changes. This is a … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – CPT® and HCPCS Code Modifiers
Table of Contents Modifier introduction Initial evaluation – minor procedure E/M service same day Initial evaluation – major procedure … [Read more...]
What does the decision to perform a minor procedure really mean?
I received this question recently and want to share it with you. “Since the decision to perform a minor procedure is included in the payment for the … [Read more...]
Let’s go to the source! Should this visit be downcoded?
A physician asked me this question: “As an interventionalist, a good part of my visit is spent not only explaining patients conditions to them but … [Read more...]
Medical Decision Making | Evaluation and Management Services
Lunch and Learn Medical Decision Making is the third key component of evaluation and management services. MDM has three components: The number … [Read more...]
Documenting Exam | Evaluation and Management Services
Lunch and Learn Exam is the second key component of evaluation and management services. This short video discusses the requirements for documenting … [Read more...]
More modifier mishaps | CPT® Modifiers
Some modifier errors are easily avoided by experienced coders or practice management software with an editing function to stop incorrect claims before … [Read more...]
My payer doesn’t follow CPT® rules. What am I to do?
Why Are Medical Claims Denied? Most medical claim denials in practices aren’t related to coding. Medical claims are most frequently denied because … [Read more...]
I Want to See that in Writing | Medical Coding Source Citations
Lunch and Learn Coders are often asked to prove a coding rule to physicians and managers. Coding rules change, reimbursement rules change and … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy coding changes 2017
Words removed from one set of codes, time added to another code. There are two changes in the psychiatry section of CPT® for 2017 behavioral health … [Read more...]
Everyday Coding for Medical Practices
How can a practice increase its revenue? The easiest way is by collecting for services already performed, and the first step in that process is … [Read more...]
Boost Collections by Accurate Coding
Need to increase your revenue? Which would you choose? A) Add more office hours B) Double book during existing hours C) Collect better for the … [Read more...]
How Fees are Set in the Medicare Fee Schedule
How does Medicare calculate payments? This overview provides information and examples to explain how fees are set in the Medicare Fee … [Read more...]
Non Face-to-Face Prolonged Service – 99358
Codes 99358 and 99359 are used for non-face-to-face prolonged services by the billing physician/NP/PA when provided in relation to an E/M service on … [Read more...]