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Conquer CPT coding for spinal excision and decompression procedures

To assign the most specific CPT codes for spinal procedures, coders need a solid understanding of spinal anatomy and surgical terminology. Review spinal anatomy and CPT coding for vertebral corpectomies, discectomies, laminectomies, and more.

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Evaluate E/M coding using new telehealth modifiers

CMS recently released new HCPCS modifiers -FR, -FQ, -FS, and -FT for telehealth visits. Julia Kyles, CPC, breaks down reporting guidance for these new physician modifiers that took effect January 1.

Master CPT coding using reduced and discontinued service modifiers

Under certain circumstances, a service or procedure may be partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician. Read up on the correct application of hospital modifiers -52, -73, and -74 for reduced and discontinued procedural services.

Healthcare News: CMS announces new CPT code for COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy

CMS recently announced a new HCPCS Level II code for COVID-19 convalescent plasma administered in the outpatient setting, effective for claims submitted on or after December 28, 2021.

Q&A: Documentation and CPT coding for a Lapidus bunionectomy

Q: How is a Lapidus bunionectomy documented and reported in CPT?

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SelectCoder Tip of the Week

A relationship may be assumed between hypertension and any condition classifiable to ICD-10-CM code category N18.- (chronic kidney disease) or N26.- (unspecified contracted kidney). This is due to the pathology of hypertension, which impacts renal function, often resulting in kidney dysfunction. The exception to this assumption is when clinical record documentation reports that hypertension has been caused secondary to the kidney dysfunction (renovascular hypertension). When this is the case, the hypertension is secondary to the renal dysfunction and is coded using an ICD-10-CM code from category I15.- (secondary hypertension).

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Unpack CPT/ICD-10-CM Coding and Billing for Wound Care

Wound care coding and billing often carries unique challenges compared to other specialties. During this 60-minute webinar on March 16, Gloria Miller, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, will review the latest 2022 CPT and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines applicable to wound care services.

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