Keep in mind, some carriers may differ from AMA guidelines allowing reporting/reimbursement for only CPT code 29881. If the account is a Medicare account, we would initially consider CPT codes 29881; ...

For example, a CPT code with a payment indicator of “0” means that the 150 percent payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does not apply. Prior to Jan. 1, 2010, CPT 58661 had a payment indicator ...

Accurate coding, especially in spine, is sometimes a challenging and frustrating process. Codes change, as do coding and reimbursement guidelines.

Per the CPT guidelines, coders should report the code closest to the actual time (i.e., 16-37 minutes for 90832 and 90833, 38-52 minutes for 90834 and 90836, and 53 or more minutes for 90837 and ...

New Codes The 2020 CPT update includes six new codes for reporting online digital evaluation services, or e-visits, the AMA said. These codes cover patient-initiated digital communications with a ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed education on updated coding guidelines may increase confidence and accuracy on coding at all levels among physicians.“The results of this ...

On January 1, 2021, new evaluation and management (E&M) coding guidelines for clinical office visits go into effect across the US. These guidelines, which reflect the most significant change in E ...