News & Analysis

February 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

As new and more effective treatment options are created and evaluated, AMA must update the CPT® Manual to add and revise codes that allow providers to accurately report the work they performed.

The 2015 updates include more than 500 changes, including more than 250 new codes that impact nearly every section. In the 2015 CPT Manual, only the integumentary and respiratory system sections remain unchanged.

 

 

January 26, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include modifications to Medicare Shared Systems and an emergency update to CY 2015 MPFSDB. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

January 26, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about Modifier -59 and –X {EPSU} modifiers. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

January 20, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include updates to the ASC payment system and notice of new interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

January 20, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about audits of E/M levels. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis. 

January 13, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include information about adequate documentation for claims and an update regarding preventative and screening services. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

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