** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly.
Webinar Q&A: Wound Care Coding: A Patient’s Journey Through Care & Coding
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Wound Care Coding: A Patient’s Journey Through Care & Coding ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research...
Auditor Insights | Split/Shared Services: Can Your Documentation Support the Billing Provider?
Split/shared visits continue to be a frequent source of audit findings—not because the services weren't appropriately provided, but because the documentation doesn't clearly identify who performed the substantive portion of the visit. The Documentation Requirement CMS...
From Wounds to Wellness: Navigating the Patient Journey with Precision and Purpose
When it comes to wound care, the path from injury to healing is rarely a straight line. Each patient brings unique challenges, from comorbidities like diabetes to the complex requirements of advanced therapies like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). But just as...
Webinar Q&A: Acute and Chronic Pain Procedure Coding: Needles and Nerves
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Acute and Chronic Pain Procedure Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official...
Auditor Insights | Assistants at Surgery in a Teaching Hospital: Know When an Exception Applies
Coding assistant-at-surgery services in a teaching hospital can be challenging, particularly when determining whether Medicare will reimburse the assistant. One of the most common misconceptions is assuming that an assistant surgeon is automatically paid whenever they...
Auditor Insights | Point-of-Care Testing: Does It Count Toward MDM Data?
Point-of-care (POC) testing is common in today's clinical setting, but it's also one of the most frequently misunderstood components of E/M coding. A common misconception is that every POC test performed automatically counts toward the Amount and/or Complexity of Data...
Webinar Q&A: Teaching Physicians Guidelines
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Teaching Physicians Guidelines ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in...
Webinar Q&A: Getting Through Your First Op Report Without Crying
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Getting Through Your First Op Report Without Crying. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent...
Webinar Q&A: CABG Coding: Navigating the Heart of the Matter
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar CABG Coding: Navigating the Heart of the Matter. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent...
Webinar Q&A: Navigating Cleft Lip and Palate Repairs with Ease
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Navigating Cleft Lip and Palate Repairs with Ease. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent...