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Eliminate cardiac coding confusion: CPT coding for ECMO and endovascular interventions
Because the cardiovascular system circulates oxygen and nutrients to all body parts, procedures of the cardiovascular system can be complex and challenging to accurately report. This article reviews CPT guidelines for reporting extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) procedures and endovascular interventions in the lower extremities.

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New for CY 2020: CPT codes for digital, patient-initiated E/M services
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, writes about new E/M codes, effective January 1, for patient-initiated services administered by a physician or other qualified healthcare provider.
Organizations share processes for managing claim edits and denials
JustCoding’s sister publication, HIM Briefings, conducted a benchmarking survey to shed light on edit and denial management processes in acute care facilities and other health systems. Review findings from the survey to see how your organization compares to those across the industry.
Healthcare News: CMS seeks comment on implementing new CCM codes in 2020
In the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, CMS proposes to adopt four new time-based HCPCS codes to be used in place of existing CPT codes for complex and non-complex chronic care management (CCM) services.
Q&A: CPT coding for US guidance used during an embryo transfer
Q: What is the appropriate CPT code to use for ultrasound (US) guidance during an embryo transfer procedure? 
 

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