The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures, according to an article from Integrated ...

Accurate medical coding isn’t just about compliance—it’s the key to faster reimbursements, fewer denials, and stronger revenue flow. From CPT and ICD updates to strategic modifier use, skilled coders ...

The application of modifier -33 is primarily to indicate the impact on patient’s co-pay, deductible, etc., with such services and has less relevance to the coding itself. To quite a degree, this ...

On January 1, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) introduced 4 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System modifiers, known collectively as the - X(EPSU) modifiers, as a subset of ...

Prior to the pandemic, Medicaid program coverage of audio-only telehealth services was limited. During the early stages of the pandemic, Medicaid beneficiaries were significantly less likely to ...

Current procedural terminology modifiers 25 and 57 may be confusing to some coders, but each serves a specific purpose, according to an AAPC report. For an evaluation and management visit when a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In addition to the creation of several new CPT codes for 2015, one CPT change is not about a new code but rather ...

Radiology coding and billing require precision, from capturing complete documentation to applying the right codes and modifiers. With high payer scrutiny and evolving CPT/HCPCS rules, even small ...

Medical school curriculum is heavy in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and clinical rotations or clerkships. There is very little, if any, instruction on proper coding and billing for ...