ProPublica Report on Bulk Medical Claim Denials Misses the Mark
A little more information would have gone a long way toward proving malfeasance. A ProPublica report titled “How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors
A little more information would have gone a long way toward proving malfeasance. A ProPublica report titled “How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors
The No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution process – deemed clunky by some – appears to be swamping the HHS system. The No Surprises Act
Here are my thoughts on Coding Clinic, First Quarter, 2023: In the second situation, the only difference seemed to be that the lesions found on
Task-based, outcomes measurement versus process improvement generally does not support sustainable long-term results. I was recently asked by a chief financial officer (CFO) what other
Healthcare facilities will need to make adjustments to ensure financial health. The end of COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency on May 11
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Is there a CPT code to report when a respiratory therapist provides instruction on how to use incentive spirometry in a physician’s office?
When are the code series 0537T-0540T reported?
What is the update to the local clinical laboratory fee for 2023?
For IVUS coding, what code do we report if a single pathology such as a bridging lesion crosses from one vessel to another?
Can contrast-enhanced ultrasound codes (76978–76979) be reported in addition to grayscale ultrasound codes if performed in the same session?
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