As denials rise, watch for E/M scrutiny with diagnostic X-rays. Billing experts advise that practices should be watchful for these and challenge them when they occur.
This week’s Medicare updates include the OIG’s Fall 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress, updated guidance on behavioral health integration services, and more!
Our experts answer questions about the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, coding an excision of a ganglion cyst, and coding first-degree burns.
With the start of a new year, take a moment to refresh yourself on the ins and outs of the primary code sets an outpatient coder needs to understand and use in their role. This article provides a brief overview of three code sets that will serve as a review for veteran coders or a solid base of information for new coders.
Q: What is the correct ICD-10-CM coding approach for poisoning cases that include documented manifestations, and how are these cases reflected in code selections and sequencing?
