In the ever-evolving world of healthcare coding, staying grounded in the fundamentals is not just best practice, it’s a necessity. As regulations shift, payer expectations tighten, and productivity pressures mount, coding professionals must continually revisit the core principles that ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity in clinical documentation and billing.
Beginning January 1, 2026, the AMA will add a number of changes to CPT codes for two related sections: Digitally Stored Data Services/Remote Physiologic Monitoring; and Remote Physiologic Monitoring Treatment Management Services.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2027 MA and Part D proposed rule, an OIG report on Part B payment for continuous glucose monitors and supplies, and more!