When a procedure code isn’t detailed enough to tell your payer precisely what service or procedure was provided, Medicare or the private payer asks physicians to put a modifier next to the procedure code listed on their claim. This article reviews three modifiers commonly used by pain management practices.
Discover the challenges involved with diagnosing, documenting, and coding anemia, one of the most prevalent conditions affecting individuals worldwide.
Stacey Sexton, RHIA, explains how HIM professionals' roles are evolving and details how they can bridge the gap between clinical care and advanced analytics.
Although ICD-11 has not yet been adopted in the United States, various countries have implemented it to enhance their health data analysis, improve public health strategies, and foster international comparability. This article covers how other countries that have adopted ICD-11 are using their data.
Prolonged service codes give practices the opportunity to earn additional revenue when the treating clinician spends extra time on a patient’s care. Evaluation and management (E/M) office visit codes include prolonged service code for exclusive use with office E/M services. Learn some quick facts about prolonged service codes and E/M visits.
