by Mary Beth Haugen | Oct 2, 2025 | All Posts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and healthcare is at the center of that evolution. For medical coders, the rise of AI often sparks anxiety. Will technology replace us? But the truth is far more promising: AI is not the...
by Haugen Academy | Sep 29, 2025 | All Posts
As September winds down, it’s a good time for healthcare teams to review important Medicare preventive service updates. The August 2025 Medicare Learning Network (MLN) newsletter highlighted several key changes that impact patient care and audit compliance. ...
by Haugen Academy | Sep 25, 2025 | All Posts
As of January 2025, CMS has expanded the use of HCPCS code G2211, marking an important change for providers, coders, and auditors working with E/M services. What Changed Previously, G2211 could not be reported on the same day as an E/M billed with modifier 25 for...
by Shea Lunt | Aug 29, 2025 | All Posts
When providers document Prescription Drug Management in an evaluation and management (E/M) service, the assumption is often that a prescription refill counts as “risk.” The reality is more complicated. Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) each define it...
by Deanna Upston | Aug 21, 2025 | All Posts, Webinar Q&As
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Defining Critical Care: An In-Depth Review of Documentation and Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to...
