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Clarify 2020 CPT coding for spinal procedures
To assign CPT codes for spinal procedures, coders need a solid understanding of spinal anatomy and procedural terminology. They must also be up to date on guidance from CMS and the American Medical Association for facility reporting of spinal surgeries.

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COVID-19 antibody testing: What coding and CDI professionals need to know
Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, takes a closer look at the main topics addressed in a recently published Coding Clinic Advisor FAQ, including ICD-10-CM coding for antibody testing, virus signs and symptoms, and comorbidities related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Practices thirsting to reopen must play smart, go slow, and heed regional COVID-19 guidance
Practices that have experienced a shutdown or a near-shutdown during the COVID-19 national public health emergency need to adhere to state regulations for re-opening. In addition, they must consider the impact that re-opening would have on staff members and patients impacted by the pandemic.
Healthcare News: CMS permits hospitals to bill for telehealth, expands diagnostic testing for COVID-19
CMS released an interim final rule with comment period on April 30 that grants organizations additional flexibilities to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 public health emergency, including permitting hospitals to bill for telehealth services and loosening restrictions on COVID-19 testing.
Q&A: Reporting an ED encounter for suspected COVID-19
Q: Which ICD-10-CM codes would we use to report an emergency department (ED) encounter for a patient presumed to have COVID-19 who does not undergo diagnostic testing?
 

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CPT code 22310 (closed treatment of vertebral body fracture[s], without manipulation, requiring and including casting or bracing) includes the procedural aspect of casting or bracing (codes 29000-29799), but does not include the supplies or items (i.e., casting materials or splints/braces), if applied. These items are listed in the HCPCS Level II codes as durable medical equipment, prosthetic, orthotics and supplies, and should be separately reported.

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