The AMA has released new 2021 guidelines for E/M clarifications and we have the updates for the new corrections. Stay up-to-date and informed with RTW about new changes in guidelines in coding for E/M. Continue reading below to learn more. March 9, 2021 – American Medical Association (AMA) released an update to the 2021 Evaluation…
The AMA has released new updates for the 2021 Evaluation and Management guidelines. Stay up to date with the newest guidelines and AMA definition clarifications. RT Welter will also be hosting a webinar to review these changes with a link and sign-up available. Read more below to learn more. March 9,2021 – American Medical Association…
Burnout has been the reality for millions of people this past year. Whether it is a change in lifestyle or working too much, it can change the way we approach and do things in our everyday lives. What is burnout exactly and how can we approach these emotions going forward? Read below to learn more.…
Bartholin’s Gland Cysts treatment can come in many different forms. With treatment comes coding for the different classifications and procedures to take care of the cysts. Staying up-to-date with coding can help you organize and get ready for treatment. Continue reading below to learn more! Bartholin’s glands are two fluid-filled swellings that lubricate the vagina…
This month’s operation report features Spinal Adhesion Barriers. The practice of using spinal adhesions within laminectomies is nothing new and this is considered a standard of practice that is essential for good patient recovery. When performing these operations, there are additional questions to be asked about the coding and billing involved. Continue reading below to…
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…
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…
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 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…
Johnson & Johnson’s new Covid-19 Vaccine awaits approval and it is important to look at the coding and billing ahead of time. New vaccine CPT codes have been released for the vaccine and staying up to date will keep you in best practice once the vaccine is distributed. Read below to get the full story.…