Telehealth: 2019 is here and technology is continually getting better. People are able to connect quicker and better than ever, so why not with their physicians? Telehealth, unlike telemedicine, incorporates a broader scope of health care services remotely as well as non-clinical services like provider training, administrative meetings and continuing education. Telemedicine is strictly remote…
Featured on ted.com, Richard St. John shares his life story and how he rose to success… In his typically candid style, Richard St. John reminds us that success is not a one-way street, but a constant journey. He uses the story of his business’ rise and fall to illustrate a valuable lesson — when we…
Exciting new opportunities have emerged for virtual check-in services. CMS is now stating there are coverage and reimbursement opportunities for providers that render, document, and bill for the virtual check-in services. There are some specific communication technology requirements that organizations will need to implement prior to claims submission. These new codes reflect the key role…
As most medical practices are aware, not all cases are easy to navigate using the latest medical standards. The information below highlights a complicated surgical case along with the correct CPT and ICD-10 codes. Do you have a complicated surgery case need help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! Please upload the operative…
RT Welter & Associates is excited to present our new Code Spotlight! Each month, RT Welter & Associates will spotlight a unique CPT or ICD-10 code to profile and discuss practice applications of the code, as well as pertinent guideline reminders. Correct CPT and ICD-10 Codes with modifiers and units: 27658 (LT modifier) – Repair,…
As most medical practices are aware, not all cases are easy to navigate using the latest medical standards. The information below highlights a complicated surgical case along with the correct CPT and ICD-10 codes. Do you have a complicated surgery case need help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! Please upload the operative…
There is a lot of confusion surrounding reporting for transitional care management (TCM) services. CPT offers the following options to report TCM services: 99495 – Transitional Care Management services with the following required elements: communication (direct contact, telephone, electronic) with the patient and/or caregiver within 2 business days of discharge; medical decision making of at least…
Decision-making in its most basic form is the act of choosing between two or more courses of action. Each and every person in the world is faced with the decision-making process on a daily basis – whether it’s trivial things like deciding what is for dinner or which route to take to work or more…
The list of ICD-10 code updates is extensive and Myocardial Infarctions got a makeover with this year’s revision. Code category I21 has been renamed from “ST elevation and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction” to “Acute myocardial infarction”. Additional specificity options now include type 1, type 2, and other MI types.
As most medical practices are aware, not all cases are easy to navigate using the latest medical standards. The information below highlights a complicated cardio surgical case with an detailed cardio case, correct CPT and ICD-10 codes. Do you have a complicated surgery case need help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! please…