News & Analysis

Master CPT coding for myringotomies and tympanostomy tube insertions

June 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

In the U.S., tympanostomy tube insertion is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children under 15, according to StatPearls. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, reviews common types of ear infections and CPT coding for myringotomies with tympanostomy tube insertion.

Complex case: Managing a substance use disorder and cardiac disease

June 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

A case manager works with a patient with a history of substance use who has developed numerous heart-related health conditions.

CMS seeks to improve access to mental health services

June 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

More people have gone without needed health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now trying to close that gap.

This month’s coding Q&A

June 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about ICD-10-CM coding for pregnancy with unspecified anemia, CPT reporting for multiday EEGs, and more.  

2021 E/M office visit guidelines: CPT errata reshapes coding with dozens of technical corrections

June 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Laura Evans, CPC, and Julia Kyles, CPC, break down potentially confusing updates to the 2021 E/M guidelines, including new definitions for technical terms and revised guidance for reporting diagnostic laboratory testing with interpretation.

Ransomware wrought havoc in 2020—sharpen tools, watch vendors to avoid breaches

June 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

Ransomware continues to evolve, requiring healthcare organizations to consider new strategies to prevent breaches and the loss of patient data.   

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