Several technical corrections have been made in the recently released 2021 E/M guidelines. With feedback from clinicians to clarify these new guidelines, new summary updates have been presented to clear up any confusion. Stay updated with the clarified E/M guidelines today. Continue reading below to learn more. By Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC March 17,…
President Biden plans to address the mental health and addiction crisis after both have worsened since the start of the pandemic. He plans to split the funding for this endeavor between substance abuse and mental health services. Continue reading below to learn more. President Biden is directing $2.5 billion in funding to address the nation’s…
The pandemic increased the number of patients facilities are seeing and this also lead to the increase in the use of self-pay accounts. Your facility may not have been prepared for this sudden increase. Continue reading below to learn some key strategies to better manage your self-pay accounts. A study published late last year by…
The current Public Health Emergency has changed the way CMS has implemented new programs, such as MIPS and APM, and the timeline in which they will be incorporated. As MIPS & APMs continue to move forward, it is important to stay up-to-date about the newest changes in CMS policy and the way these new programs…
There are 5 emerging trends in value-based care for 2021. The practice of value-based care has picked up momentum because of the pandemic and pressure has been put on healthcare providers to stay up-to-date with trends. Continue reading below to learn more about the 5 emerging trends in value-based care this year. The pace and…
Making the most out of the time we have at work to stay healthy can be a real struggle. Health and workplace environments can alter the way we feel so finding this balance is essential to feeling your best. Continue reading to learn more about workplace health and how to stay active. Heart health is…
MGMA CFO analyzes the financial impact of COVID-19 on physician practices and outlines some long-term strategies that healthcare organizations should implement as a precaution in case another pandemic occurs. These strategies may help avoid the negative financial impact we saw with COVID-19. Continue reading below to learn more! The path forward to a more financially…
Cardiovascular coding continues to change and there have been some significant changes so far in 2021. With new shunting codes and add-on codes, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest changes. Continue reading below to learn more about the cardiovascular coding changes for 2021. We have all been so focused on the changes in…
The 2021 E/M updates and elements of MDM are continually being clarified. The article below will address questions and answers over the new E/M Office visit guidelines. Read below to see more about the new updates and information. By Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC February 2, 2021 Questions and answers continue to be clarified as…
The report below describes a patient undergoing excision of the left dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm. The entire procedure has been documented in detail, describing the step by step process used by doctors to carry out the surgery. Keep reading for more on how this procedure was performed and to learn about the use of the…