Clinical coding is a process by which descriptions of diseases, injuries or procedures are assigned a numeric or alphanumeric designation. Coding provides a mechanism for standardizing the recording ...

While CPT provides a parenthetical statement under CPT 29827 (Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair), when directing the CPT user to report 23412 for mini open rotator cuff repair ...

Sequence CPT codes according to your commercial carrier and append the appropriate modifier to CPT 63030 to indicate a separate and distinct procedure/level. Reimbursement note: While Medicare edits ...

New procedural codes establish standardized pathway for clinical use of autologous heterogeneous skin construct across care ...

Often, a physician will decide to perform a subchondroplasty during arthroscopic joint surgery to treat subchondral bone defects (microfractures). A version of this article was first published April 1 ...

CPT code 97039 has been in a state of constant flux in Florida and recent rulings have created greater change. First, one must understand what 97039 is and its history. According to the American ...

“We believe the new Category I CPT codes will enable more predictable and consistent reimbursement for Barostim patients and healthcare professionals,” said Kevin Hykes, President and Chief Executive ...

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Criteria used by payers to determine how to code and support the use of various genomic profiling assays used in oncology. Bruce Feinberg, DO: Before we get to billing, whether it was 50, 150, or 500 ...

Too little attention is paid to documentation, coding, and billing in many medical practices. For patients, documentation simply means that your doctor is providing an account of your visit in your ...