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Medicare released a physician fee schedule on December 1st that is set to take effect on January 1st, 2020. The release of the Final Rule delivers a 10.2% drop in the Conversion Factor. Most other E/M revisions remain on track with the AMA. Continue reading below to learn more. by: Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsMedicare payment for COVID-19 vaccines is underway and CMS is currently working to make sure the vaccine is available to all Medicare beneficiaries. Continue reading below to learn more. Q: How much will Medicare pay for FDA-approved or emergency use authorized COVID-19 vaccines? A: CMS will pay $28.39 to administer a single dose vaccine. For…
DetailsStress 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,…
DetailsAs we get closer to Thanksgiving, all of us at RT Welter are reminded of what we are thankful for. We would like to wish all of our clients, business partners, families, and friends a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! We are grateful for each of you and appreciate your support immensely. In observance of…
DetailsYou may have questions about billing procedures after administering care via telehealth. It is important to review all information specific to your own situation before deciding on a code assignment. Continue reading below to learn more about code assignments when using telehealth. Q: What place of service (POS) codes and modifiers should be reported on…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsThe AMA released six new CPT codes for COVID-19 vaccines. The new CPT codes were created to support data-driven planning and allocation in regard to coronavirus. Continue reading below for more information. In the last hours, the CPT Editorial Panel has just released six new CPT codes to capture COVID-19 vaccines and their correlating administration…
DetailsUsing 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,…
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