Telemedicine Updates for 2024
With the public health emergency expiration and services to patients via telehealth extended under the Consolidated Appropriations Act,…
What is the difference between Concurrent & Split Share CriticalCare Services
Did you know in January of 2022, AMA updated the language for the definition of critical care services, CPT codes 99291 and 99292? Direct…
Modifier 22: Unusual and Extenuating Circumstances
What happens when you have a surgical encounter that is unusual, extensive and/or takes a significant amount of time? As long as your…
The Modifier 25 Dilemma…
The use of modifier 25 always causes a slight pause from physicians and coders alike. Why is this? Is it because the narrative is…
Best Practices for Bedside Procedures
Documenting bedside procedures is an essential aspect of any healthcare practice. It helps ensure patient safety and provides a record of…
New CPT Codes Released for 2024
The annual changes for the CPT code set were released this week providing coders and clinicians a glimpse into what is coming for 2024….
Diagnosis Coding: Good, Better, Best
Did you know that detailed documentation leads to accurate coding, and accurate coding leads to appropriate and timely claims payments…
Problem List vs PMH
What is the difference between the “Past Medical History” and the “Problem List”? The key to understanding this more clearly is to focus…
Social Determinants of Health, OH MY!
You’ve probably heard of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). But hearing about it and understanding how it can benefit you as you…
Critical Care Ins and Outs Through FAQs
Every day we get calls from clients asking questions about critical care. Because this is an ongoing hot topic, it is important for…
