For CPT and ICD-10-CM coding of fracture treatment, coders—particularly those in orthopedic practices—need to identify several vital pieces of information from the physician’s note. This article covers the keys pieces of information and other tips to ensure accurate coding of fracture treatment.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released new guidance to detail key risk areas relevant to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program and provide recommendations to various parties to mitigate these risks.
The CPT manual includes many types of biopsies: fine needle aspiration (FNA), core needle, and skin (tangential, punch, and incisional). This article focuses mainly on FNA biopsies and its complicated guidelines, while also touching on core needle biopsies.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2026 Therapy Code List and Dispositions, a new version of the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice, and more!
Our experts answer questions about the multiple sclerosis medication administration, coding a crack cocaine overdose, and Medicare administrative contractors.
