In 2016 Medicare introduced advance care planning Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to reimburse clinicians for time spent providing the service. Despite recent increases, use of these codes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The AMA released its 2023 CPT code set, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The changes include 225 new codes, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . AMA released its 2026 CPT code set, which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026. The update includes new codes for ...

CMS’s proposed 2027 payment rule includes a 2.4% overall bump for ASCs. That number represents an average across hundreds of codes, and it collapses two things that are moving in opposite directions ...

The Medicare Inpatient Only (IPO) list details the procedures that Medicare will cover in an inpatient setting. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the IPO list each year. The ...

For GI clinics and ASCs, accurate coding and documentation are critical to protecting reimbursement, reducing denials and withstanding payer audits. The list below highlights 20 high-volume procedures ...

Using the correct current procedural terminology (CPT) codes is crucial for documenting — and getting reimbursement for — novel treatments for which there is specific but narrowly defined guidance.

The 12 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes listed are designated as non-OR and do not affect any major diagnostic category or MS-DRG assignment. Q: Are there fiscal year (FY) 2021 ICD-10-PCS codes our ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of dental care, dental assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices. Dental assistants equipped with a solid understanding of key ...