ARCHIVE The 1995/1997 Documentation Guidelines are gone beginning 1-1-2023. (Ding dong....) However we will still need to use them when auditing … [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...]
Other Dermatologic Procedures
This aricle reviews the codes and guidelines for these dermatologic procedures; Intralesional injections, photodynamic therapy, phototherapy, and … [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 See also Modifier … [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...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Hospitalists
This is the reference sheet for hospital services using the 1995/1997 guidelines. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer be in use. Why have we kept it … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – Dermatology
This is the quick reference sheet that includes the 1997 single specialty skin exam. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer be in use. Why have we kept … [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...]
Remote Physiologic Monitoring Treatment Management Services
This is an overview of coding for Digitally Stored Data Services/Remote Physiologic Monitoring in the E/M section of the CPT book. There are more … [Read more...]
Virtual Communication: HCPCS Codes G2010, G2012, G2250, G2251, G2252
Virtual communications are not considered telehealth These HCPCS codes were developed by CMS for virtual communication They are not on CMS's … [Read more...]
Checklist for CPT® code 99483 | cognitive assessment code for dementia
Is your practice performing cognitive assessments for patients with dementia, using CPT® code 99483? Primary care and neurology practices are likely … [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...]
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...]
Coding for Diabetes in the HCC System | Reference Sheet
For medical practices who are part of an ACO, MSSP, or other Alternative Payment Model, understanding how to code accurately is critical to reporting … [Read more...]
Coding for Hypertension in the HCC System | Reference Sheet
The code for hypertension was the first ICD-10-CM code I memorized, the year we all switched gears and learned the new system. This table lists the … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Behavioral Health Services
This guide will discuss CPT® coding for behavioral health services. It includes services performed by therapists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Medicare Incident-to and Shared Services
Medicare has specific rules related to billing for non-physician practitioners (NPPs). This guide will discuss billing for nurse practitioners, … [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...]
Emergency Department Visits
Definition Emergency department (ED) services are E/M services provided to patients in the Emergency Department. Explanation These services … [Read more...]
Commonly Performed Procedures in Primary Care
These reference sheets for minor procedures include common CPT® codes, descriptions, current work and non-facility RVUs, and global days for quick … [Read more...]
Advance Care Planning | CPT® 99497, 99498
Advance Care Planning (ACP) 99497 Advance care planning including the explanation and discussion of advance directives such as standard forms (with … [Read more...]
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