CPT neurology codes describe advanced techniques to evaluate and treat conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This article details CPT coding for three procedural services used to assess neurological symptoms: electroencephalogram, electromyography, and auditory-evoked potentials testing.
Arthroscopic surgical procedures involve the insertion of a small scope into the interior of a joint, allowing the physician to view the joint without making a large incision through the skin. Review CPT coding for arthroscopic procedures of the hip and knee joints.
Our coding experts answer questions about CPT documentation and coding for psychotherapy services, ICD-10-CM reporting for knee injuries, conducting chargemaster audits, and more.
As of May 1, UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance company in the United States, will be switching from using Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG) toInterQual.
Q: When two conditions are both present on admission, both meet the definition to be the principal diagnosis, and are “equally treated,” my understanding is that the condition does not have to be "equally treated" in the sense of duration/frequency. Is this correct?
