One of the most important payment areas to understand is the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), which is used to provide payment for most hospital
2023 is now in full swing with new coding active and effective. Among the noteworthy changes for cardiology coding include new category III codes. By
Dialysis circuit coding contains a multitude of codes, each with its own nuances and rationale. CPT® gives options for code choices that are built upon a hierarchy, from procedures performed within the dialysis circuit through access directly into the circuit.
Upper extremity coding for computed tomography carries serval distinct codes worth noting. Coding for this scenario requires some basic understanding of the nuances and rationale
At one time, several codes detailed “abscess” for catheter-assisted drainage. However, the AMA has since eliminated these codes. So, what has happened with these codes
Knowing the basics of radiology and interventional radiology are imperative for successful coding and building a robust knowledge foundation. Among the key coding knowledge topics
Chemotherapy is a crucial part of infusion services. With a wave of cancer diagnoses potentially coming as result of people postponing routine cancer screenings during
The 2023 final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule is set to shackle radiology-related policy and bind stakeholders for the coming year. The rule was
As discussed last month, chronic pain is a significant health issue in the United States with more than one in five adults having experienced chronic
With the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (PFS) now released, payment cuts are officially coming for radiology. Radiology will experience a two percent decrease,
Interventional radiology is an area ripe with opportunities for coding errors, with as much as 30 percent being coded inaccurately according to experts. Chronic pain
In a decisive move, the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) is attempting to rally the lab community and stakeholders across the nation while taking on
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