News & Analysis

April 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about, modifier -25, cardioversion performed during an ED code, denials for multiple port film line items, and procedure discontinued after administration of anesthesia.

 

 

March 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

Will ICD-10-CM/PCS wreak havoc on coding productivity?

March 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

Coders will take more time to code records in ICD-10-CM/PCS than they do now in ICD-9-CM/PCS. This much, the industry knows.

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

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

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.

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