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Master 2020 CPT Medicine section updates
The Medicine section of the CPT Manual includes codes for a variety of services and is divided into 33 subsections that can be challenging to navigate. Review guidance for reporting 47 new codes within this section of the manual including those for vaccines, behavioral assessments, ocular examinations, and more.

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A deep dive into CPT updates for long-term-EEG monitoring and analysis
The American Medical Association introduced new CPT codes for long-term electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring sessions that went into effect on January 1. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, describes how to accurately apply these codes based on details in provider documentation.
Coding survey: Productivity and accuracy benchmarks remain stable
HCPro’s 2019 coding productivity survey showed that coding productivity held steady for 2019, but facilities continue to struggle with miscommunications between coding and clinical documentation integrity staff and unanswered physician queries.
Healthcare News: CMS revises inpatient-only, preventive service lists in January 2020 OPPS update
CMS recently rescinded Transmittal 4880, January 2020 Update of the OPPS, and replaced it with Transmittal 4494 to include updated language on the removal of procedures from the inpatient-only list and new information on out-of-pocket costs for screenings with electrocardiography. All other information remains the same.
Q&A: Preparing hospitals for the 2021 E/M overhaul
Q: How will the expected E/M leveling guidelines changes affect hospital visits in 2021?
 

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