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September 30, 2023

Surgical procedures, modifiers, and the global package

CMS and CPT both define the components of the global surgical package to include certain pre-op, intra-op, and post-op services. Learn what is included in the single payment, what may be reported separately and how to do it.

 

Reporting the Global Surgical Package | Webinar

Your Guide to Accurately Reporting the Global Surgical Package Recorded June 15, 2023 The global surgical package provides a single payment … [Read more...]

Removal of sutures or staples

There are three codes for removal of sutures or staples. How to bill for suture removal is a question that comes up frequently. And the answer to the … [Read more...]

Audit tool for Modifier 25 | Reference Sheet

Download Reference Sheet Reasonable coders and practitioners can and do disagree about when a separate E/M service is warranted on the day of a … [Read more...]

Modifier update 2022

Modifier update: 2022 Recorded February 17, 2022  CMS released four new modifiers at the end of 2021, and CPT released one. These include … [Read more...]

Billing for joint injections | Reference Sheet

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...]

Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet

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Can we bill an E/M service with a scheduled endoscopy?

Question: Can we charge an E/M service when we do a scheduled endoscopy to account for the cost of nursing staff, supplies, pre- and post- care of … [Read more...]

Coding for Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mohs surgery is performed to remove complex or ill-defined skin cancer, and the procedure includes both the surgery and histopathologic examination. … [Read more...]

Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesions

The chart below includes CPT® codes, and descriptions for shaving epidermal and dermal lesions. After the chart, there are important key points to … [Read more...]

Coding multiple procedures | Examples with modifiers

Biopsies and lesion destruction codes are often performed at the same patient visit. This leads to questions about bundling and modifiers. There are … [Read more...]

Modifier 51 or 59? How to know which to bill?

Modifier 51 and 59 are both used on second and subsequent surgical procedures, when performed on the day of a primary procedure There are two … [Read more...]

Coding for destruction of malignant lesions

The primary factors in selecting a code for destruction of malignant lesions are: Size of lesion (not defect) Location Method is not a … [Read more...]

CPT® codes for fine needle aspiration

Fine needle aspiration biopsy Material is aspirated with a fine needle and the cells are examined cytologically Core needle biopsy is … [Read more...]

CPT codes for skin biopsies

Correctly selecting and reporting skin biopsies requires an understanding of CPT codes for skin biopsies There are codes for excision of benign and … [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 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...]

Coding Guide – Minor Surgical Procedures

This guide is taken from our webinar “Coding for Minor Surgical Procedures”.  Medical practitioners often find it easier to do a minor procedure than … [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...]

Coding for biopsy | Should we wait for a pathology report?

Question: Should we always wait for the pathology report before submitting a code for a biopsy? Answer: Sometimes. Wait for the pathology … [Read more...]

Can two practices split the post-op office care of a patient?

Question: Can two practices split the post-op office care of a patient? Answer: No. Although the operative and post-operative portions of the … [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...]

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2023 E/M guidelines for hospital, nursing facility, home and residence services | Webinar

Effective January 1, 2023, the AMA has revised the definitions and guidelines for hospital and other E/M services, including ED visits, nursing facility services, home services, and domiciliary care codes. Also, coding for prolonged care services gets another overhaul with revised codes and guidelines. Watch this webinar about all these changes.

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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.

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