March 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

When coders hear the words "interventional radiology," many think of vascular procedures. However, interventional radiology encompasses additional, nonvascular procedures, such as nephrostomy tube placement and drainage of abscesses.

March 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

The AMA added five new nuclear medicine codes to the radiology section of the 2013 CPT Manual, while revising and deleting a number of codes that represented outdated technology or were bundled into placement procedures.

March 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

CMS added 410 new codes and seven new therapy and patient condition modifiers to the I/OCE as part of the January 2013 update.

March 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer your questions about physician supervision for chemotherapy, billing injectable drugs, Addendum B and coverage, new transitional care management codes, and stent placement with other procedures.