A familiar development emerges amid unprecedented regulatory change. Amid unprecedented regulatory upheaval recently instilled by the ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic, federal officials unveiled a
Two interim rules address telehealth amid the coronavirus pandemic. I’m sure everyone has heard the saying, “the only constant is change.” Well, it certainly rings true these
Waivers, modifiers, lab tests, multiple diagnosis codes…the layers and specifics of COVID-19 coding cannot be overlooked when ensuring appropriate reimbursement and safeguarding claims against third-party
Burnout and suicides among climate activists. In the American Medical Association’s Principles of Medical Ethics, Section 7 of 9 reads: “A physician shall recognize a
Widespread testing for antibodies is not considered screening. Screening is for identifying the disease state. People are really struggling with understanding when to apply Z11.59,
Acute-care hospitals are to use their beds for “swing services” when necessary. EDITOR’S NOTE: In a surprise move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
With most bundled code sets, it’s the small details that make all the difference. Biliary procedures are much the same. The code descriptions look similar
Can therapeutic intravenous administration of a radiopharmaceutical be reported using chemotherapy infusion codes?
I’ve heard there is a CPT® code for COVID-19, is this true?
Can we assign an echo code when performing echocardiography for single-function guidance to assist in a code 33017 pericardial drainage procedure?
Can ablation codes be reported with code 93624 if performed during the same session on the same day?
A physician ordered a CT of the pancreas without and with contrast, and a CT of the pelvis without and with contrast. Is this documentation sufficient to allow us to bill for 74178?
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