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The AMA has released new COVID-19 CPT codes that healthcare providers can use as a response to additional expenses. Read below for more information on the CPT codes and what each code entails. The American Medical Association (AMA) on September 8 published two new CPT codes for novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-related services, including one that accounts for additional…
DetailsOne of the biggest changes to our ICD-10-CM books for the upcoming new year will be the addition of Chapter 22: Codes for special Purposes (U00-U85). Although this new chapter only consists of two codes and these codes were actually created and valid as early as April 2020, the creation of this chapter is proof…
DetailsAs 2021 approaches and new E/M changes are being implemented, it’s time to prepare your practice and sign up for training. Contact RT Welter and sign up today to have these new policies under your belt before 2021. Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC, is the Coding and Compliance Manager at RT Welter & Associates, Inc.…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsPlease find the latest updates from the major commercial health insurance payers in Colorado with more information on how they will be handling COVID-19 moving forward. As you very well know, the health plans have been changing their policies and procedures in response to COVID-19 as the Public Health Emergency (PHE) continues to unfold. These…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsLaws regarding physician self-referral and anti-kickback have been delayed due to the need for revisions. This delay has prevented physicians from being able to implement new solutions without the concern that they could be in violation of the law. Read the article below to learn more. The much-anticipated final rule updating physician self-referral and anti-kickback…
DetailsWith 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…
DetailsCMS got a jumpstart on the 2021 ICD-10-CM guidelines regarding COVID-19, releasing these new regulations just a few weeks ago. The guidelines cover reporting COVID cases that are respiratory, non-respiratory, in pregnancy, and in newborns. Keep reading for more details on these guidelines. CMS released the 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting on…
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