Reduce compliance risk by correctly appending ­modifier -25 for E/M visits

December 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Misusing modifier -25 (significant, separately ­identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service) can be an expensive proposition. Just ask Georgia Cancer ­Specialists I, a ­leading oncology practice in Atlanta.

Walk through observation case studies

December 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Coding for observation services can be confusing and complicated. Review these three case studies to determine how well you know observation coding.

CMS issues supervision requirement decisions based on Hospital ­Outpatient Payment Panel recommenations

December 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

The Hospital Outpatient Payment Panel recommended CMS change the supervision requirements for 15 HCPCS and CPT codes during its second meeting this year in ­August. CMS released details of the meeting September 24.

This month's coding Q&A

December 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer your questions about observation orders, sequencing additional diagnoses, coding for wound care with no-cost skin substitute, and reporting cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy together.