If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.
Trouble viewing? See it online! Wednesday, February 14, 2018

CE Articles
ICD-10-CM coding for psychoactive substance use disorders

Drug abuse is a serious public health issue that affects millions of Americans. Familiarize yourself with diagnosis reporting for substance use disorders to ensure that ICD-10-CM-dependent administrative data accurately captures the social consequences of substance abuse.

Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Modifier -22: A new perspective on a misunderstood modifier
CPT modifier -22 for an increased procedural service is frequently reported incorrectly. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, describes the circumstances under which it would be appropriate to report modifier -22, and provides tips for accurate documentation to support use of the modifier.
HIM departments face scrutiny from growing number of auditing bodies
In recent years, numerous pieces of legislation have been passed to limit healthcare spending, combat losses due to fraud, and ensure that dollars are being spent on quality care. Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, describes different watchdog programs created to promote billing compliance and quality of care.
Healthcare News: CMS releases annual update to HCPCS codes for durable medical equipment
CMS released Transmittal 3950 on January 12 describing updates to a list of the HCPCS codes for Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors and Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor jurisdictions.
Q&A: Proper use of the -X{EPSU} modifiers
Q: Our facility has attempted to use the -X{EPSU} modifiers on 2017 and 2018 claims but our Fiscal Intermediary Standard System did not process the claims. I reverted to using modifier -59 (distinct procedural service). Do you have any knowledge of when these modifiers might go into use?
 

New on JustCoding.com

New on JustCoding Platinum!       

Platinum members can access  new clinical conditions encyclopedia entries on multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and dry eye syndrome. 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 head.

Mini poll

Which of the following would you find most helpful on JustCoding.com?

Click here to share your answer.

Provide your input on a future product!

JustCoding is researching online editions of its CPT and ICD-10-PCS Clinical Scenario Workbooks. Please click here to provide feedback on a potential online, interactive version of these products. 

JustCoding ‘Meet a Member’

To help bring JustCoding members together and let them learn more about their colleagues, JustCoding is launching a monthly “Meet a Member” spotlight to appear in upcoming issues. The JustCoding team loves hearing members’ stories, including major triumphs and challenges, and sharing them with the larger JustCoding membership. As a coder, this is your chance to share your story, experiences, tips, or advice with thousands of JustCoding members. If chosen, your spotlight will appear in an upcoming issue.

JustCoding is currently searching for more members to feature in this section. If you’d like to share your coding story, please email editor Sarah Gould at sgould@hcpro.com.
 

SelectCoder Tip of the Week

CPT code 29876 (arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, two or more compartments [e.g. medial or lateral]) is used to report a "major" synovectomy and should not be reported with code 29875 (arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited [e.g. plica or shelf resection]); when a major synovectomy is performed, the limited synovectomy is considered inherent in the more extensive service and NOT reported separately.

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

Medicare Audits Virtual Workshop: Defend Against Coding Risks

Join expert speaker Yvette M. DeVay, MHA, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CPC-I, on Thursday, March 15 from 12-3 p.m. Eastern for this 3-hour virtual workshop. DeVay will break down the various types of auditing bodies and explain how to determine the areas of a practice most vulnerable to an audit. 

She will walk providers through the steps for creating an internal audit plan to safeguard a facility from risk and explain how to use publications from the Office of Inspector General, Comprehensive Error Rate Testing, and Comparative Billing Reports to perform the audit. 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.