With 2018 come more CPT® and HCPCS code updates for podiatry care providers. While these changes and the myriad insurance
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CMS Trying to Reduce Physician Paperwork with 2018 Final Rule
When it comes to the changing healthcare landscape, three common words being thrown about these days are “reduce regulatory burden.”
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Bunionectomy Codes Keep Coders on Their Toes
This year has been a big one for bunionectomy coding, with two codes being added, six revised, and three deleted.
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Key to Orthopedic Coding Mastering Modifiers 58, 78 and 59
Orthopedic coding is always tricky because joints are some of the complex parts of the body. But CPT guidelines, American
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Quick Tips on HIPAA-Compliant Texting with Patients
With all the advances in technology and the seemingly daily addition of dozens of apps, it can be hard to
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Legislation and Alternative Payment Models Increase Access to Palliative Care
Improvements in healthcare over the last decade or two have helped to ensure that patients are living longer, which has
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E/M Coding Remains Tricky in 2018 for Psychiatry Services
Extensive changes to CPT coding in recent years have dramatically altered how psychiatrists bill for services, highlighting the importance of
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