News & Analysis

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Outpatient coding for injections and infusions can be challenging given the foundational definitions and complex rules that drive reporting of these services. This article breaks down the facility drug administration hierarchy and CPT coding for therapeutic infusions, injections, and hydration.

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

To select the most specific CPT codes for prenatal care, physician coders must have a solid understanding of complex guidelines for reporting pregnancy-related office visits. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, unpacks services included in the global obstetric package and CPT coding for routine prenatal care.

August 25, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include billing and coding updates for COVID-19 booster shots, new items on the OIG Work Plan, a proposed decision memo on an NCD for Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy, and more! 

August 18, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's Medicare updates include a proposed rule rescinding the Most Favored Nation model, information on payments for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, an OIG review of chronic care management services, and more!

August 18, 2021
HIM Briefings

Understanding how condition codes 44 and W2 affect reimbursement and workflows in various scenarios is key to knowing when and how to use them most effectively. Apply expert advice to create appropriate processes at your organization.

August 11, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2022 IPPS Final Rule, an updated file of the list of lab tests subject to exceptions from the lab date of service policy, a transmittal for the updated hospice payment rates, and more!

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