Wednesday, February 10, 2021
 

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Navigate CPT coding neurology and neuromuscular procedures

CPT® neurology codes describe advanced techniques to evaluate and treat conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This article details CPT coding for three procedural services used to assess neurological symptoms: electroencephalogram, electromyography, and auditory-evoked potentials testing.

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Refine ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for podiatry
Podiatrists are doctors devoted to the health and wellbeing of the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Review common ICD-10-CM and CPT codes reported by podiatrists in facility settings.
2021 E/M changes: Same-day visits and procedures can’t have overlapping time
Laura Evans, CPC, reviews time-based documentation and E/M coding for outpatient office visits reported with distinct procedural services.
Healthcare News: CMS reiterates bundled payment for visit complexity code G2211
In its February MLN Connects newsletter, CMS reminds providers that HCPCS add-on code G2211 for visit complexity is a bundled service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, meaning the application of this code will not result in additional payment for a billed E/M visit service.
Q&A: Documentation and CPT coding for psychotherapy
Q: What elements must be included in a provider’s documentation of individual psychotherapy to ensure accurate CPT coding for these services?
 

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Codes from ICD-10-CM subcategory I26.0- (pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale) should only be assigned when cor pulmonale is reported as occurring and associated with a pulmonary embolus. Cor pulmonale is a right ventricular dysfunction and failure.

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