Review injection and infusion reporting guidance, CPT coding for COVID-19 vaccines

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Outpatient coding for injections and infusions can be challenging given the foundational definitions and complex rules that drive reporting of these services. This article breaks down the facility drug administration hierarchy and CPT coding for therapeutic infusions, injections, and hydration.

Take a first peek at dozens of new CPT codes slated to appear in 2022

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Review proposed updates to the CPT set for 2022, including new codes for chronic care management, laser interstitial thermal therapy, spinal anesthesia, and more.

Outpatient pregnancy primer: Coding prenatal care

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

To select the most specific CPT codes for prenatal care, physician coders must have a solid understanding of complex guidelines for reporting pregnancy-related office visits. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, unpacks services included in the global obstetric package and CPT coding for routine prenatal care.

This month’s coding Q&A

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about reporting the -X{EPSU} modifiers, modifier -51, and more.