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Unpack ICD-10-CM coding for esophageal disorders

Refresh your knowledge of dysphagia, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett’s esophagus, and review guidance for reporting these conditions in ICD-10-CM.

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2021 E/M coding: Addressing confusion surrounding MDM

Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, analyzes complex E/M coding guidance for selecting an outpatient visit level on the basis of medical decision-making (MDM).

Revenue cycle management: How to measure, manage, and minimize leakage

The mid-revenue cycle is rife with possibilities to lose earned, appropriate revenue. Learn how to identify common weaknesses and deploy coding and technology to avoid revenue loss.

Healthcare News: AMA announces technical corrections to the E/M coding guidelines for outpatient visits

The American Medical Association’s (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel at its February meeting approved technical corrections to the E/M coding guidelines for outpatient visits. The corrections were uploaded to the AMA website on March 9 and go into effect retroactively from January 1.

Q&A: CPT coding for E/M visits with wound care

Q: Is it appropriate to report an E/M code for visit services provided in conjunction with a wound care procedure?

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CPT code 20615 (aspiration and injection for treatment of bone cyst) is to be assigned for each bone cyst injected and aspirated; to report aspiration and injection of multiple bone cysts, assign code 20615 with modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) for the second and subsequent injections/aspirations.

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During this 90-minute webinar on May 13, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, will review ICD-10-CM coding for commonly reported chronic and acute neurological conditions. She will also break down CPT coding for auditory and vestibular response and electroencephalography testing, and review modifiers reported with these services.

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