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Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 1

By Staff / September 16, 2022

The 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Learn more about the changes here.

Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 2

By Staff / September 16, 2022

The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 2 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.

Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 3

By Staff / September 16, 2022

The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 3 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.

Newborn Observation due to Maternal Marijuana Use – August 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / August 22, 2022

A frequent marijuana user became pregnant and ceased usage. Upon birth, her newborn was observed for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.

Aspiration Fluid Biopsy of the Pubic Symphysis Joint – July 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / July 27, 2022

The focus is on specifying right or left pelvic bones when an aspiration fluid biopsy is performed on the Pubic Symphysis Joint.

Follow Up Visits After COVID-19 – June 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / June 24, 2022

The Coding Tip of the Month for June of 2022 covers what codes to use when certain circumstances arise after having COVID-19.

Shared or Split Services – May 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / May 24, 2022

The Coding Tip of the Month for May 2022 covers shared or split services under the Evaluation and Management (E/M) services.

Correctly Coding Cerebrovascular Disease – April 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / April 21, 2022

Per the AHA Coding Handbook it is appropriate to utilize reports to provide greater specificity of the anatomical site as documented by the provider.

Cardiovascular System – March 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / March 17, 2022

For 2022, these are additions, subtractions, and changes to the CPT codes in the cardiovascular system.

Diagnosis Coding to the Highest Level of Specificity Means Fewer Claim Denials

By Staff / March 16, 2022
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Each year the CMS releases updates to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes effective October 1st, but an important change may have gone unnoticed.