November 15, 2023
Case Management Monthly

After all this time, providers may be asking: Has the 2-midnight rule done the job as intended?

November 15, 2023
Briefings on APCs

2024 CPT manuals contain several changes related to integrated peripheral and spinal neurostimulator systems. The seven code additions, four code revisions, and new guidelines clarify when coders should use permanent procedure codes from the nervous system chapter vs. a Category III code.

November 8, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, writes about the complexities of reporting and billing for certain ED services, as well as what coders should watch out for in documentation.

November 1, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Niki Crawford, CCS-P, CPC, RCC, CCP-AS, CCP, QMC, describes a new addition to the Category III CPT code set with add-on code 0715T. She summarizes the procedure, reviews the associated technology, and gives coding tips and a clinical example.

November 8, 2023
HIM Briefings

Learn about the changing landscape of physician documentation and its critical significance in supporting accurate reimbursement, coding, quality measures, and resource allocation.

October 18, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Apply these expert tips to develop processes to ensure appropriate use and billing of new Alzheimer’s medications.

October 11, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Review common wound care techniques of dressing changes, casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and the necessary documentation to report them in CPT.

October 4, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Critical care coding can challenge both new and seasoned coders. Jessica Miller-Dobbs, CPC, CPC-P, CGIC, offers tips and clarification on reporting critical care services in CPT, as well as sample provider documentation for these services.

September 20, 2023
Briefings on APCs

When writing appeals for healthcare denials, being proactive and thorough can significantly improve the chances of overturning the denials.

September 27, 2023
HIM Briefings

CMS is proposing a balancing act in physician reimbursement, according to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. Take a closer look at CMS' proposals for physician reimbursement for the coming year.

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