Coding

Brush up on recent code changes for nervous system conditions.

Modifiers provide a means by which a physician or facility can flag a service that has been altered by a special circumstance but has not changed in definition or code. Break down CPT guidelines for reporting hospital modifiers -25, -50, -59, -LT, and RT.

CMS on November 20 released MLN Matters 12049, which clarifies the effective date and appropriate use of two new National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) condition codes.

CMS recently announced coding and payment information for the administration of the COVID-19 monoclonal antibody product, bamlanivimab.

Review 2021 ICD-10-CM codes for behavioral health diagnoses and a breakdown of CPT guidelines for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.

The American Medical Association (AMA) on November 10 announced a handful of new CPT codes for reporting COVID-19 vaccine products and immunization administration.

Q: What are the benefits to having coders review charts for appropriate capture of complications and comorbidities (CC) and major CCs (MCC)?

The two new FAQs address billing for monoclonal antibody treatments provided in the hospital outpatient setting.

Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, details ICD-10-CM coding for strabismus and CPT coding for surgical treatments used to correct eye misalignment.

CMS’ guidance on the use of modifier -CS may create as many questions as it answers. Learn how to navigate lingering questions and avoid pitfalls.