During an acute MI, a coronary angiogram and angioplasty were performed on a patient. Code 92941 specifies “any combination of intracoronary stent, atherectomy and angioplasty, including aspiration thrombectomy when performed, single vessel.” Since we only performed angioplasty, do I code 92920 instead of 92941?
Is it legal to import medicines into the U.S. from other countries like Canada or the United Kingdom?
What are the circumstances that the new CMS authorities may act on?
What are the revisions for SPECT starting in 2020?
How much does Part B Medicare spend on oxygen therapy?
NON-VASCULAR EXTREMITY ULTRASOUNDS – WHAT MAKES AN EXTREMITY COMPLETE? Complete vs. limited exams are a consistent source of questions and noncompliance. For ultrasound exams, some
When it comes to pain management procedures, we often think of steroid injections, nerve blocks or other similar procedures (fun fact: watch out for numerous
Both policy issues remain on the CMS agenda, even though the agency has lost two court battles. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator
A preliminary injunction has been filed in federal courts to halt the termination of two dozen Virginia behavioral healthcare providers. There are some updates on
As advances in surgery continue, more and more procedures are destined for the outpatient arena. This year saw dramatic changes for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs),
Addressing SDoH from an acute care perspective. “Non-compliant:” please, remove this from your lexicon. It’s a pejorative doing injustice to patients and providers alike. “Barriers
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