News & Analysis

April 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor explores ways the post-acute care transfer rule can lead either to overpayments or underpayments and discusses some actions hospitals can take to ensure accurate payment. 

April 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

The most impactful overhaul to the E/M coding and documentation guidelines in 25 years went live January 1. The updated guidelines eliminate medical history and physical examination as required elements for reporting E/M codes 99202-99215. E/M coding for outpatient visits is now based on documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) or time spent on the encounter.

April 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about CPT coding for subchondroplasty procedures, reporting E/M visits with wound care services, and more.   

April 1, 2021
News & Insights

Q: What is a subchondroplasty and how is this procedure reported in CPT?

March 31, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include claims processing instructions for a revised NCD, an update to the manual pertaining to cardiac/pulmonary rehab, updated information on hospital surveys during the COVID-19 PHE, and more!

March 31, 2021
HIM Briefings

Medical decision-making is one of the key components of E/M code selection. Review the guidelines to ensure correct coding and to improve internal audits.

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