Trouble viewing? See it online! Wednesday, August 14, 2019
 

CE Articles
Outpatient coding for IV drug administration in a nutshell
Drug administration is one of the most commonly performed procedures in outpatient departments; however, this topic continues to generate confusion for coders and providers alike. Brush up on CPT coding rules for intravenous (IV) injections, infusions, and hydration services.

Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, reviews outpatient coding for AF and surgical techniques used to treat the condition on a case-by-case basis.
E/M in flux: Key documentation changes loom, payment boost anticipated
The 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule includes significant documentation and payment changes for outpatient office visits reporting using E/M codes 99202-99215. Beginning in 2021, these proposed updates could add billions of dollars to the national E/M revenue stream.
Healthcare News: Cooperating Parties approve FY 2020 ICD-10-CM guidelines
The four organizations that make up the Cooperating Parties for ICD-10 recently approved the 2020 ICD-10-CM guidelines, which include updated guidance for reporting pressure-induced deep tissue damage, multiple drugs or medicinal substances, injuries and complications.
Q&A: CPT coding for wound care assessment followed by debridement
Q: A patient presents to a wound care clinic for assessment of a 15 sq. cm open wound. A nurse evaluates the wound and performs selective debridement. Would it be appropriate to bill an E/M code and if so, should we report modifier -25?
 

New on JustCoding.com

New on JustCoding Platinum!       

Platinum members can access coding case scenarios featuring CPT codes for thrombectomy procedures, excerpted from the HCPro webinar Strategies for Successful CPT Coding of Lower-Extremity Interventional Radiology. If you are not a Platinum member and you want to upgrade your account, please call customer service at 800-650-6787.

Free quiz

Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features CPT codes for surgery of the hemic and lymphatic systems.

Mini poll

Which of the following MPFS or OPPS proposals would you be interested in learning more about?

Click here to share your answer.
 

SelectCoder Tip of the Week

Coders should report CPT code 20615 (aspiration and injection for treatment of bone cyst) for each bone cyst injected and aspirated; to report aspiration and injection of multiple bone cysts, assign code 20615 with modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) for the second and subsequent injections or aspirations.

Interested in more coding tips and claim validation tools? Click here to sign up for a demo or to learn more about SelectCoder. 
 

    

SIGN UP | FORWARD | SPONSOR
 
 

Platinum Newsletters

Platinum members can view the latest stories from Briefings on APCs and Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies. 
 

Product Spotlight

JustCoding's 2020 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

The IPPS final rule introduced significant changes to the ICD-10-CM code set as well as new complication or comorbidity and major complication or comorbidity designations.

During this 60-minute program on August 22, expert speaker Shannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, HCS-D, will help you sift through the coding and guideline changes.

For more information or to order, call 800-650-6787 or visit the HCPro Healthcare Marketplace.
 

Contact Us

Sarah Gould
Editor
JustCoding News: Outpatient
editor@justcoding.com


HCPro
35 Village Road, Suite 200
Middleton, MA 01949
800-650-6787
http://www.hcpro.com
 

New to JustCoding?

Click the following links to:
 

Career Center

Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center.