Train your staff on the first batch of medically unlikely edits for CPT codes that went into effect January 1, 2026, along with new edits that just went into effect on April 1.
The phrase “don’t reinvent the wheel” applies well to the development of an outpatient CDI program when a mature inpatient CDI foundation already exists. The challenge is not whether the wheel can be reused, but how to navigate the differences.
This week’s Medicare updates include a deadline extension for the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey, new interpretive guidance for emergency services protocols and provisions, and more!
Radiation oncology is a specialty utilizing radioelements either externally or internally to treat medical conditions such as cancer. This article serves as a primer for coding radiation oncology services.
Our experts answer questions about behavioral health coding, internal coding audits, and coding non-emergency services provided in the emergency department.