Troubleshoot psychiatry and mental health provider coding and billing

January 3, 2024
Briefings on APCs

A scan of healthcare news sources or the Office of Inspector General work plan often finds psychiatry and mental health practices under scrutiny. Laurie Bouzarelos, MHA, CPC, reviews revenue cycle functions, provider contracting/credentialing, and coding and documentation tips to avoid denials.

Break in 2024 ICD-10-CM osteoporosis fracture codes

January 10, 2024
Briefings on APCs

The 2024 ICD-10-CM update added 36 codes to the now nearly 400 codes in category M80.- (osteoporosis with current pathological fracture). The additional codes add further specificity for pelvis fractures due to age-related osteoporosis.

How coding for overutilization of emergency department services impacts future availability

January 17, 2024
Briefings on APCs

Michael Malohifo’ou, RN, MBA, PhD, explains how excessive use of emergency departments can result in unfavorable outcomes. He also assesses the complicated relationships between EDs, social determinants of health ICD-10-CM coding, and mental and behavioral health CPT services.

This month's coding Q&A

January 24, 2024
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about reporting CPT modifier -XS and reporting chronic migraines in ICD-10-CM.