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Gender identity: Documentation and diagnosis coding considerations
Evolving diagnostic terminology and a general lack of awareness surrounding gender fluidity can cause confusion for healthcare providers and coders. Review key considerations for the ICD-10-CM reporting of biological sex, gender identity, and other gender-related diagnoses.

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Physician modifier application for procedures performed by surgical assistants
When applying CPT modifiers -80, -81, and -82, physician coders must carefully consider details in the operative note. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about the correct application of modifiers used to identify services performed by surgical assistants.
MIPS to go MVP status in 2021, become simpler, more APM-friendly, rule says
CMS proposed a new framework for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) intended to make the transition to value-based care easier for physicians. Read up on the proposed framework, MIPS Value Pathways (MVP), and its potential impact on patients and providers beginning in 2021.
Healthcare News: CMS urged to simplify billing, prior approval processes
In response to a formal request for information from industry stakeholders, CMS received 567 comments on ways to improve its Patients Over Paperwork Initiative, including many requests from hospital groups to simplify billing and prior approval requirements.
Q&A: Documentation and CPT coding for percutaneous femoral popliteal revascularization
Q: How do you know when Category III CPT code 0505T is the appropriate code to assign for a femoral popliteal revascularization?
 

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