2016 CPT Code Changes
Coders, you ready for the 2016 CPT Code Changes? Every year, the AMA adds to, removes from, and revises the list of CPT codes and New Year’s Day marks the implementation of the AMA’s CPT code changes. Are you up-to-date …
Coders, you ready for the 2016 CPT Code Changes? Every year, the AMA adds to, removes from, and revises the list of CPT codes and New Year’s Day marks the implementation of the AMA’s CPT code changes. Are you up-to-date …
In my previous posts, I talked about “What Are CPT Codes and Why Are They Important” and “How to Look Up CPT Codes for FREE — 7 Steps!” with the available online resources. Today, we’ll look at what’s considered to be the third major …
In our previous post, “What Are CPT Codes and Why Are They Important“, we talked about the significance and meaning of CPT codes. We also reviewed some examples as well as give you resources of medical coding books if you …
So what are CPT codes, how are they used, and why are they important? These are just a few of the frequently asked questions we will talk about in our today’s post. According to Trisha Torey, a Patient Empowerment Expert at AboutHealth.com, …
JoAnne:Â Q: Can you elaborate and give tips on Radiology Coding – CPT Codes for Radiology? A: Diagnostic Radiology does include many services and these services can include your basic plain film x-rays, diagnostic ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, mammograms, diagnostic …
JoAnne: Q: [CPTÂ Code Lookup] Can someone please discuss the 99211 CPT Code? A: 99211 is defined as an office or outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician. …
Medical codes are used to describe diagnoses and treatments, determine costs and reimbursements, and relate one disease or drug to another. Patients can use medical codes to learn more about their diagnosis, learn more about the services their practitioner has …
So, let’s go ahead and jump in and talk about Face to Face & Home Health Cert/PT Cert. Q: “There are some discrepancies in the office and external billing office with billing certifications signed by the doctors for: Face-to-Face visits …