Aside from the highly discussed 2021 Evaluation and Management changes that are set to take effect on January 1, 2021, we find the CPT® code set continues to see growth in new and novel areas of medicine. Read below to find out more about these changes. CPT® has recently updated their data file to contain…
Implantable glucose monitor requests are becoming more frequent from those who have diabetes mellitus. Continue reading below to find out more about the recently updated guidance from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. As requests for implantable glucose monitors continues to rise among diabetes mellitus (DM) patients, continued guidance from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Alliance for Connected Care, and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) have assembled the Taskforce on Telehealth Policy to work together to advocate for the healthcare industries continued use of technology in patient care. Read more below! Overall, the Taskforce focuses on three main areas: expanding telehealth and…
Just when we thought the past 6 months of 2020 have been hard enough, we now are quickly approaching our annual flu season. According to the CDC, flu season occurs in fall and winter with recommendations for flu shots administration in September and October. Read below to find out more. In the past few years,…
It is always a good idea to update your resume, so why not take the initiative now since September is international update your resumé month. Read below for more! One of my favorite things to wake up to in the morning is our local newscasters telling us what is today’s “Nation Day of”. As a…
The report below describes a patient undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement. 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. Do you have a complicated surgery case that needs help with…
It is not breaking news that COVID-19 is affecting every aspect of society and our overall health. In an August 14, 2020 release from the American Medical Association (AMA), the under-reported issue of opioid-related overdoses is discussed. Read below to find out more. According to this brief, “More than 40 states have reported increases in…
With COVID-19 being a huge concern when considering sending your kids back to school, educational facilities are advised to be extra diligent in their cleaning, disinfecting, and social distancing procedures. Still though, sending your child to school during a pandemic can cause your stress levels to increase. Take a look at the articles provided below…
CMS is looking for public comments on the changes of the 2021 E/M codes. The added code focuses on services and resources suited to individual patients regarding ongoing and long-term illness. Keep reading to learn more about the addition of this code. With the proposed 2021 Evaluation & Management (E/M) changes final rule on track…
The report below describes a patient undergoing spinal surgery. 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. Do you have a complicated surgery case that needs help with coding? RT Welter…