This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed decision memo for NCD 210.3, new guidance related to organ procurement organization oversight, and more!
Start with the three key changes to the lower extremity revascularization CPT codes when you train staff on this major update, before you delve into more detailed guidance.
This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed decision memo for NCD 210.3, new guidance related to organ procurement organization oversight, and more!
This week’s Medicare updates include a revised fact sheet on hospital price transparency requirements, the April 2026 NCCI quarterly edit files, and more!
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 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.