Q: We are having trouble with a case that involves an Implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) with three leads and an envelope since our facility is new to using pacemaker envelopes. How should this procedure be reported in ICD-10-PCS?
Q: If an individual requests an electronic copy of protected health information (PHI) and the covered entity (CE) maintains that particular record only on paper, what is the standard procedure? Can a paper copy suffice? Does the covered entity need to find a way to deliver the record electronically?
Q: It seems that telemedicine is here to stay, but perhaps not every patient is ready to use telemedicine. What are your best strategies for assessing a person's abilities with technology?
Q: During an outpatient visit, a nurse reviews the patient’s medical history and a physician performs an examination in the presence of the nurse. If you adhere to the 2021 E/M guidelines and use time as the controlling factor for code selection, can you report one E/M code for these shared services?
