Although new ICD codes are implemented every year on Oct. 1, the new code—U07.1, COVID-19—was implemented off-cycle to allow immediate tracking of health care claims
An examination of asset protection issues from current news headlines highlights the defensive measures doctors and healthcare executives must consider.
Evaluation and Management – Looking Beyond COVID-19
Now that the initial wave of Covid-19 has passed and providers have mastered the telehealth billing requirements, it is time to turn attention to the 2021 Evaluation and Management (E&M) changes and their impact on a provider’s practice.
The Definition of Medical Necessity in the Era of COVID
While the coronavirus pandemic is horrible already, it seems to be getting worse. But COVID has forced slight, positive changes in the telehealth arena – and, perhaps, in the widening of the ambiguous definition of “medical...
Coding tips to help your practice integrate behavioral health
The need to improve patient access to mental and behavioral health services is undeniable, and tools from the AMA and others are available to help primary care practices integrate these services into their workflow and ensure they are properly paid for these services.
There were new ICD-10-PCS codes implemented on Aug. 1, involving substances associated with the treatment of COVID-19. As we know, these codes are not to be assigned unless the substances were used to...
In our Coding Case Studies, we will explore the correct coding for a specific condition based on a hypothetical clinical scenario. This scenario involves a patient presenting with symptoms of type 2 diabetes; see if you can choose the correct codes.
