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Master outpatient E/M coding for ED services

Hospital coders must develop and adhere to internal E/M coding guidelines and CPT guidance to accurately report visits to the ED. Review expert advice on accurate documentation and coding for outpatient ED visits and for developing detailed E/M guidelines.

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ICD-10-CM, CPT coding and clinical documentation for endometriosis
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, endometriosis affects 11% of women between the ages of 15 and 44. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about diagnosing and treating endometriosis as well as ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for the condition.
Another change coming for modifiers -59 and -X{EPSU}
CMS recently published One Time Notification Transmittal 2259 and MLN Matters 11168, which outline changes to the processing of NCCI procedure-to-procedure edits associated with modifiers -59 and -X{EPSU}. Read about these updates and how they will impact CPT coding and for select surgical procedures.
Healthcare News: Committee discusses potential ICD-10-CM changes for mental health and musculoskeletal conditions
The second day of the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting, led by CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, on March 5-6 focused largely on proposed ICD-10-CM code changes for mental health and musculoskeletal conditions.
Q&A: 2019 CPT codes for urinary surgery
Q: What new CPT codes for urinary procedures did the American Medical Association introduce for calendar year 2019?
 

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