Medicare now covers acupuncture for chronic lower back pain, effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 21, 2020, according to a recently published National Coverage Determination.
Society has become increasingly reliant on social media, utilizing various platforms to connect with friends and colleagues, share opinions, and access information.
Q: Which ICD-10-CM codes would we use to report an emergency department (ED) encounter for a patient presumed to have COVID-19 who does not undergo diagnostic testing?
As hospitals across the country scramble to keep up with an influx of COVID-19 patients, while simultaneously experiencing critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), staff, and testing supplies, case managers are being increasingly pulled into the fray.
