Shrink radiation oncology coding confusion

June 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Radiation oncology uses high-energy radiation to shrink or kill tumors or cancer cells with minimal harmful effects to healthy surrounding cells. To correctly code for radiation oncology services, coders need to understand the various elements of the treatment.

CMS releases details on Part A to B rebilling

June 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Providers were glad to see CMS' ruling (CMS-1455-R) released March 13 (published in the Federal Register on March 18), which allows full Part B payment for inpatient stays that had been denied as not reasonable and necessary. The ruling had very few details on how the process would work, but on March 22, CMS published Transmittal R1203OTN instructing contractors and providers on the details.

This month's coding Q&A

June 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about hydration, excludes notes in ICD-10-CM, L codes for neurostimulator devices, physician supervision for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, E/M service with wound care, and pass-though drugs.