News & Analysis

This month's coding Q&A

March 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about Composite APCs, modifier –CT, and more.

Pay attention to the hierarchy when reporting drug administration services

March 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

The CPT Manual divides drug administration services into three different categories:

  • Hydration (CPT codes 96360-96361)
  • Therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic injections and infusions (96365-96379)
  • Chemotherapy and other highly complex drug or highly complex biologic agent administration (96401-96549)

 

AMA updates genitourinary sections for new technology and terminology

March 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

The 2016 CPT® code update may have been relatively small compared to previous years, but the urinary and genital system sections did receive numerous changes to align them with other sections of the code book.

This week in Medicare updates–03/02/2016

March 1, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include substantial revisions to QIO Manual for reviews involving potential administrative sanctions; Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR) provider education; and more!

Newly approved Recovery Auditor issues - 02/24/2016

February 24, 2016
Medicare Insider

There are two newly approved Recovery Auditor issues.

Note from the instructor: More Good News Regarding Expanded Preventive Services

February 24, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about coverage for preventative services. 

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