January is National Mentorship Month! This is the month of the year to celebrate mentorship for professional and personal development for individuals across the United States. As we wrap up January, think of how mentors in our lives have impacted us and how we can continue to mentor the future to make our communities stronger…
There is a new HCPCS code G2212 for prolonged services with or without direct patient contact on the date of service. This new code has changes that influence when extra time starts during patient encounters. Continue reading below to learn more. With All the changes come up in 2021 for Office and Outpatient encounters, if…
2021 has brought on new CPT changes and they’re not just in E/M. We’ve compiled a list of 30 FAQ’s so that you can start your 2021 E/M office and other outpatient visit reporting off right. Continue reading below for the top 5 FAQ’s or click here for the complete list! By Ginger Avery, CPC,…
The report below describes a patient undergoing a right inguinal hernia operation. 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…
On December 1st there was an announcement made regarding Medicare Telehealth services. The Trump Administration finalized the permanent expansion of Medicare Telehealth services and improved payment for the time doctors spend with patients. Continue reading below to learn more. On December 1st, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the annual Physician Fee…
Stress in the era of covid may be unavoidable. It is important to be able to recognize the different symptoms and the potential health problems that can arise if stress levels are left unmanaged. Continue reading below to learn about the symptoms of stress and different ways to mitigate it. In this time of Covid,…
There is a new prolonged service code for office or other outpatient services set for release January 1st, 2021. Healthcare practices should prepare for increased payer audits after this new code is released. Continue reading below for more information. To say that this is a long time coming is an understatement! Finally extended care time…
Using modifier-62 to report and charge for co-surgery should be completed using the CPT guidelines for usage. Continue reading below for more information as well as an example of how a procedure would be adjudicated by co-surgeons. A patient has been seen in the clinic for recurrent large central/right herniation of L4-L5. Surgery was discussed,…
With the 2021 CPT data file released, CPT changes are set to take the stage starting January 1, 2020. This new CPT file contains a multitude of changes, codes, deletions, and revisions. Continue reading below to learn more. Aside from the highly discussed 2021 Evaluation and Management changes that are set to take effect on…
Can you believe that there are less than 2 months until 2021? With everything that has occurred in 2020, I think we can all agree that a new year will arrive with welcome arms. Read below for more information on the 2021 E/M guideline changes that are coming! As we plan for the 2021 Evaluation…