What do we report for the technical component of flow cytometry tests for identifying specific cell surface or cytoplasmic markers? How do we report additional markers?
For respiratory rehabilitation services, do you have any tips on billing single and multiple units relative to the time increments?
Upper extremity interventional radiology coding is an important area to take to task when it comes to accurate coding. With the pandemic still taking its
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure released the
A book on my Amazon watchlist, set to release in October, got me thinking about rural hospitals. The book is by Dr. David Nash and
A recent headline, and an older book, offer cautionary tales. The NBC News headline, “Florida hospital ignored years of complaints about surgeon, patients and families
Recently, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an interesting audit. They audited billing of
I have recently added a new critical access hospital (CAH) to my functions as a physician advisor. The CAH is about 45 minutes away from
In a recent HIPAA Journal publication, it was stated that the Health and Human Services (HHS) – Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has issued a
Throughout my years in the health information management field, I’ve always been deeply interested in clinical coding and even find clinical coding to be fun.
Editor’s Note: The unofficial, unpublished FY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1770-P) was posted on July 7, 2022. Comments will be taken at www.regulations.gov
When coding for renal angiography, do you have any tips or guidance for reporting?
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