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Clarify CPT coding for podiatric repair and reconstruction procedures

Podiatry is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders or deformities of the foot and ankle. Read up on foot and ankle anatomy and CPT coding for hallux valgus and rigidus corrections, cock-up fifth toe repairs, toe amputations, and more.

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Medical necessity overview: Adhering to Medicare coverage policies

Determination of what is medically necessary for any given diagnosis is set forth by the healthcare industry’s Standard of Care. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, unpacks local and national medical necessity standards and best practices for avoiding denials due to inadequate documentation.

Chargemaster basics: Navigate hospital billing, charging, and coding rules

Sometimes even the most seasoned revenue integrity professionals get stumped trying to navigate the maze of billing, charging, and coding rules that govern chargemaster structure. Review expert answers to perplexing chargemaster questions.

Healthcare News: CMS proposes 1,179 new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2023

CMS’ recently released fiscal year (FY) 2023 IPPS proposed rule includes 1,179 proposed ICD-10-CM code additions, mainly affecting reporting for dementia, concussions, and injuries due to motor vehicle collisions. The code changes, if finalized, would take effect October 1, 2022.

Q&A: CPT coding for thermal ablation

Q: What is laser interstitial thermal therapy and how is this procedure reported in CPT?

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Consider codes from category H10 (conjunctivitis) when an infectious organism is not identified and the documentation only supports a clinical picture of conjunctivitis. If a certain bacterial or viral cause is known, a code from the infectious and parasitic disease chapter may be more appropriate.

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