Both CPT and CMS have developed codes for non-face-to-face communication-based technology services in recent years. In addition to care management … [Read more...]
Psychiatry Exam Reference Sheet 1997 Guidelines
This is the single specialty psychiatry exam from the 1997 guidelines. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer be in use. Why have we kept it on the site? … [Read more...]
Blood Pressure Self-Measurement: Education, Training and Analysis | CPT Codes 99473, 99474
There are two CPT codes specifically for blood pressure self-measurement and management. The first is for patient education and calibration of a home … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – E/M Services
This coding guide will describe the guidelines for evaluation and management (E/M) services reported in the office or outpatient department, … [Read more...]
E/M Services – History and Exam
History and exam for E/M services “E/M Codes that have levels of services include a medically appropriate history and/or physical examination when … [Read more...]
Procedure Coding for Colonoscopies
“A colonoscopy is the examination of the entire colon, from the rectum to the cecum, and may include the examination of the terminal ileum or small … [Read more...]
Overview of Diagnosis Coding for Behavioral Health Services
Match diagnoses on the claim form to those listed in assessment The diagnosis codes on the claim form should match those in the note. If the … [Read more...]
Medication Management and Psychotherapy Reference Sheet
This quick reference sheet illustrates the coding and documentation requirements for medication management services with, or without psychotherapy. … [Read more...]
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
There are two codes for psychiatric diagnostic evaluation. 90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy Codes
Individual psychotherapy codes are time based codes They may be reported as a stand alone service, or at the same visit as medication management … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy for Patients in Crisis
Page down for 2024 HCPCS codes for G0017, G0018 90839 is the code for psychotherapy for crisis; first 60 minutes. 90840 is an add-on code for each … [Read more...]
Interactive Complexity | CPT® 90785
Code 90785 is an add-on code for interactive complexity and may be added on to the diagnostic psychiatric evaluation (90791, 90792), to psychotherapy … [Read more...]
Teaching Physician Rules – Psychiatric Services
In psychiatry if reporting time-based psychotherapy services, the time of the attending physician is the time used to select the code. For … [Read more...]
Analysis of 2018 CERT Report: Use These Findings to Educate and Audit High Risk Codes
Recorded April 25, 2019 CMS releases a Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) report annually. This report, prepared by an independent … [Read more...]
Everyday Dermatology Coding
Everyday Dermatology Coding is a 40 page guide to coding dermatology services. Members can download the guide using the link below. This in-depth … [Read more...]
Screening for Skin Cancer
Dermatologists frequently see patients for skin checks, to examine their skin for signs of pre-malignant or malignant lesions. Some of these patients … [Read more...]
Diagnosis Coding for Dermatology
Diagnosis notes for dermatology Be sure to match the diagnosis to the procedure. For example, For skin tag removal, use skin tag For … [Read more...]
Coding for Breast Procedures: Biopsy, Localization Devices, and Surgery
From biopsy to localization device to mastectomy, coding for breast procedures can be challenging. This article summarizes the rules related to these … [Read more...]
Overview of Medicare Telehealth Services
Please see the Telemedicine article for the rules and guidelines for use during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Medicare covers some … [Read more...]
Coding Skin Procedures in Dermatology, Family Practice and Urgent Care | Webinar
Recorded February 21, 2019 Many practitioners would rather do a skin procedure than code for the service. Skin procedures aren’t just a staple of … [Read more...]
Repair (closure) CPT® 12001–13160–2020 update
Laceration or wound repair codes are reported based on the type of repair (simple, intermediate, complex), the anatomic location, and the length … [Read more...]
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