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CPT coding basics: Apply anatomic and distinct procedural service modifiers

Modifiers provide a means by which a physician or facility can flag a service that has been altered by a special circumstance but has not changed in definition or code. Break down CPT guidelines for reporting hospital modifiers -25, -50, -59, -LT, and -RT.

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Untangle controversial MPFS proposals: E/M payment cuts and telehealth billing restrictions
Public comments on 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule offer insight into the policy preferences of the medical practice industry. Familiarize yourself with controversial proposed policies to restrict telehealth billing and reduce payment rates for audio-only E/M services.
Physician coder salary survey: Salaries up, new telehealth duties emerge
The COVID-19 public health emergency has not made it easy, but coders and medical practice staff have a lot to be proud of this year. Review key findings from a medical practice salary survey, including data to support medical staff pay increases and expanded job responsibilities.
Healthcare News: CMS announces Medicare reimbursement rates for COVID-19 vaccine
CMS on October 28 released an interim final rule that ensures physician reimbursement for the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine and outpatient hospital reimbursement for COVID-19 drug services provided at the same time as a comprehensive APC service.
Q&A: Physician billing for wound care services rendered via telehealth
Q: What place of service codes and modifiers should be reported on physician claims for wound care services performed via telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency?
 

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If the procedure is performed to gain access to an anatomical region for another procedure, CPT code 10180 (incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection) is not separately reportable. However, if the procedure described by CPT code 10180 is performed at anatomical site unrelated to another procedure, it may be reported separately with the procedure using the appropriate modifier to identify a distinct procedural service.

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