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Delayed for three years: HCPCS add-on code G2211 for visit complexity: new in 2021

The massive stimulus bill and continuing resolution passed by Congress mandated that CMS delay implementation of using code G2211 (or another similar … [Read more...]

Advance Care Planning | CPT® 99497, 99498

Advance Care Planning (ACP) and the Use of ACP CPT® Codes 99497 (Advance care planning including the explanation and discussion of advance directives … [Read more...]

CPT® code 99483: Cognitive assessment and care plan services

Definition of CPT® code 99483 99483: Assessment of and care planning for a patient with cognitive impairment, requiring an independent historian, in … [Read more...]

Can I get paid to…discuss end of life planning with a patient’s child

In 2016, CMS began paying for physicians, NPs and PAs to have a discussion about end of life planning with patients. Find out more in this short … [Read more...]

Overview of advance care planning

Advance Care Planning CPT® Codes Overview Primary care practices perform countless tasks every day for which there is no payment. CMS continually … [Read more...]

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"Documentation Essentials for Codes 99202-99215 in 2021" is now available!

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions. For more about Betsy visit www.betsynicoletti.com.

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