It is expected that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will release a completely revamped version of the evaluation and management (E&M) codes by 2021, particularly for the office visit codes (999201-99205 and 99211-99215). In addition to the changes to the office visit codes, there were significant changes to the 2023 guidelines. These […]
Medicare payment systems undergo many updates at the beginning of the new year. In the January 2024 update to the ASC Payment System, there are new HCPCS Level II codes for the following ambulatory surgical centers, dentist offices, and durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers: Payments can be passed through covered devices Radiation therapy guided by […]
To capture Medicare reimbursement for complex Medicare patient visits, you must know when to use this add-on code. To report the additional time, effort, and related practice expenses associated with caring for Medicare patients across the continuum of care, qualified healthcare providers can begin billing HCPCS Level II codes on Jan. 1, 2024. Evaluation and […]
The utilization of Z-codes for recording social determinants of health is notably low, as indicated by two distinct studies. Although these codes were integrated into ICD-10 to aid healthcare establishments in documenting and monitoring social determinants of health, recent findings published in Health Affairs Scholar highlight their underutilization. The initial study, conducted by University researchers, […]
December is the Christmas, a holiday season, it’s the right time to decorate, indulge in tasty treats, and gather with loved ones. It’s known to us that all the festive celebration brings the risk of injuries and illness. Note down these ICD-10 codes for the christmas season, which will help physicians to diagnose emergency rooms, […]
2024 CPT Coding updates: Take a look at the updates in CPT coding and guidelines for professional services. Every year, on January 1st, updated CPT® codes and coding guidelines emerge, introducing new, revised, and eliminated codes. For instance, in CPT® 2024, there are 230 new codes, 70 revised ones, and 49 removed codes. Notably, no […]
Help your medical coders facing difficulties in maintaining coding accuracy by implementing a focused strategy. Medical coders hold a crucial position in healthcare, translating intricate medical data into standardized codes essential for billing, research, and patient treatment. The importance of accurate and high-quality medical coding cannot be overstated, as errors may result in financial setbacks […]
Code G2211: The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024 was revealed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on November 2, 2023. This finalized rule outlines modifications slated to begin on January 1, 2024. These changes largely mirror the proposals made in July, with a focus on adjustments pertinent to urology. This article […]
Presently, healthcare professionals face growing administrative demands alongside their patient-focused duties. A pivotal challenge among these is medical coding, essential for various reasons. It ensures adherence to billing standards impacting reimbursements, meets quality metrics established by healthcare entities and insurers, and guarantees precision in diagnoses recorded for billing purposes. Yet, the task of accurate coding […]
Thanksgiving Day: The wonderful day when loved ones get together to share thanks for the blessings in their lives. Do you agree that the day will go according to the plan? No! It’s not; thankfully ICD-10 codes are here to help us to code holiday havoc. We have compiled a list of codes that you might […]