When is a procedure coded as a biopsy and when is it coded as something else? The right code depends on the purpose of the procedure. The distinction between a biopsy and another procedure is not always clear.
This week’s Medicare updates include plans to improve beneficiaries’ access to GLP-1 medications, developments related to electronic prior authorization, and more!
This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on Medicare payments for obstructive sleep apnea treatments, revised cost reports for several facility types, and more!
The human ear is comprised of three parts: the outer, middle, and inner ear. The middle ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear. This article will discuss two types of procedures concerning the middle ear: tympanoplasties and tympanostomies.
As hospitals and health systems continue to acquire physician practices and bring providers under their umbrella, traditional coding models are starting to show their limits.
