Eliminate cardiac coding confusion: CPT coding for pacemakers, defibrillators, and valve procedures

December 1, 2019
Briefings on APCs

CPT reporting for surgical heart procedures requires an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and terminology. This article reviews CPT reporting for procedures involving cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators based on key details in provider documentation.

2020 MPFS final rule confirms E/M overhaul, updated rates, and new codes

December 1, 2019
Briefings on APCs

In the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, CMS put a stamp of approval on its previous proposals to overhaul how medical practices will report office and outpatient E/M services in 2021.

This month's coding Q&A

December 1, 2019
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about conflicts between coding guidelines and payer requirements, documentation requirements for psychiatric assessments, and more.