CodingIntel

Medical coding resources for physicians and their staff. CodingIntel was founded by consultant and coding expert Betsy Nicoletti.

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.

 

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...]

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...]

Our mission is to provide up-to-date, simplified, citation driven resources that empower our members to gain confidence and authority in their coding role.

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.