What recent change has CMS made regarding Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), and how does it impact treatment options for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and cardiovascular conditions?
When do we report +88155 vs 88150 or 88152?
Which code should be reported for the quantitative analysis of a non-specified mononuclear cell antigen via flow cytometry when the cell count is not defined by another code?
What does the CMS market basket adjustment mean for OPPS payments in 2025?
Why are CMS market baskets important?
What will happen if we bill for an electronic compatibility test on the same claim with 86920 or 86922?
The new year rang in with a heavy storm of new coding changes for laboratory and pathology coding. The first half of the year is
What is the significance of the 2025 OPPS updates for cardiology, and how does the CMS market basket index help track healthcare inflation?
How would we code for a case when aspiration is performed with or without the preparation of smears on a superficial tissue, without radiologic guidance?
A pathology lab is performing an immunofluorescent study on a skin biopsy to evaluate immunoglobulin deposits. They’re using fluorescent-tagged antibodies for IgG, IgM, and C3, with examination under fluorescent microscopy. I understand that 88346 would be reported for the initial study, but if they also perform an additional antibody stain for fibrinogen, how would this be reported?
When reporting CPT® codes 76376 and 76377 for 3-D analysis, what key documentation requirements must be included in the radiology report to ensure accurate coding and avoid ambiguity?
Can you please explain the use and application of codes 93303 and 93304 for transthoracic echocardiography, including the imaging techniques involved and typical clinical scenarios where these codes are reported?
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