Fluoroscopy and Spinal Injections Here are some points you should note when coding for Spinal Injections and Fluoroscopy. In 2015, the CPT(R) codebook separated joint injections and aspirations into services ?with? and ?without? image guidance. This year, CPT(R) has taken a similar approach with spinal injection services. As of Jan. 1, 62310-63219 are deleted, and … [Read more...] about Fluoroscopy and Spinal Injections
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Although melanoma accounts for less than 1 percent of skin cancers, The American Cancer Society warns that it causes most skin cancer deaths. More than 87,000 melanoma cases will be diagnosed this year, more commonly in women, 25-29 years old and an estimated 9,730 people will die of melanoma, the society claims. The five-year … [Read more...] about May is Melanoma Awareness Month
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CMS considers coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy
CMS considers coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy. Peripheral Artery Disease. PAD is a vascular disease that stems from atherosclerosis (plaque buildup) which narrows the arteries affecting the lower extremities. The number of people diagnosed with PAD is estimated at more than 200 million worldwide, with approximately 12% of Americans having PAD. The … [Read more...] about CMS considers coverage for Supervised Exercise Therapy
Documentation of Critical Care Services
Documentation of Critical Care Services Critical Care services (99291-99292) are time-based, and improper documentation of time is a frequent reason that payers deny payment for these services. Educating providers to document time appropriately will help to maximize reimbursement and reduce additional documentation requests (ADRs). The American Medical … [Read more...] about Documentation of Critical Care Services