January 1, 2021 has arrived and with it are the latest CPT® code changes made by the American Medical Association (AMA) effective at the start of the year. The current codes, guidelines, and parenthetical changes can be found in the 2021 CPT Professional code book. Below is an overview of several key laboratory and pathology […]
As with most things, for vascular IR coding it’s important to diligently maintain foundational knowledge while continuing to build – because, if there’s one thing we can be sure of with IR coding it’s that, at some point, it’s going to change. A stable foundation allows us to absorb those changes with a little more […]
The release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) CY2021 proposed rule on August 3rd contained a lot of information for radiology providers to digest (a proposed 10.61% reduction to the conversion factor for 2021!), but there was also a noticeable absence in the proposed rule – any discussion of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC)/Clinical […]
Pelvic angiography – it’s a term we see in reports and there’s a CPT® code specifically describing it, so why is this code so frequently mis-used? The answer to that involves understand what the definition of true pelvic angiography entails and the key terms to look for in documentation to support it. Selective (True) Pelvic […]
Molecular diagnostic assays are one of the fastest growing segments for clinical diagnostics. Advancements in testing capabilities allows for rapid determination by simultaneously assessing multiple genes, which for some patients will have life changing effects, by identification of low prevalence inherited and environmentally induced diseases, syndromes and conditions. The advancements in testing capabilities are exciting […]
With most bundled code sets, it’s the small details that make all the difference. Biliary procedures are much the same. The code descriptions look similar but contain subtle variations that require a good understanding of the full, long description of each code. However, code descriptions don’t always provide all the information needed for correct application […]
During this public health emergency, a lot of talk is centered around ventilators and the critical role this equipment plays in treating patients with COVID-19. Granted, in a time of crisis where hospitals are (or have the potential to be) overwhelmed with patients requiring lifesaving care, documentation and compliance aren’t at the top of the […]
Whenever the topic of coding and billing for RT services comes up it’s only a matter of time before discussion turns to “it.” The one code that, no matter how the conversation begins, always ends up as a discussion topic. It’s always on the radar for RT services. It’s unclear. It generates a lot of […]
CMS released multiple reporting codes for COVID-19 for laboratory services. We created this guide to help you understand the latest information and implications for the COVID-19 codes currently available. Fill out the form to download the article. COVID-19 Laboratory Codes Name* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Phone* Job Title* Facility* State* AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of […]
With the constant stream of news updates coming out lately it’s a challenge to keep up – many of us feel our heads is spinning from all the information! One topic that continues to pop up is chest CT. Information about the use of chest CT during the current public health emergency continues to vary. […]