First, CMS stopped recognizing consult codes in 2010. Outpatient consultations (99241—99245) and inpatient consultations (99251—99255) were still … [Read more...]
Codes for Visits in Assisted Living
Question: In 2023, how will we code for visits in assisted living? Answer: January 1st 2023, the codes for boarding home, rest home and … [Read more...]
Category of Code
This article is from the Category of Code section in our Everyday Coding book. It provides definitions and tips for determining whether an office … [Read more...]
New Versus established Patient Visits
There are other articles on CodingIntel about the difference between new and established patients, and the rules haven’t changed, but that doesn’t … [Read more...]