November 22, 2024 | By Jordan Johnson, MSHA Coding for oncology services is an intricate task, requiring attention to detail, a deep understanding of clinical workflows, and the ability to navigate multiple systems and payer requirements. In radiation oncology, services often span multiple months, with a patient’s treatment involving 30-50 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)…
November 29, 2024 | By Terry A. Fletcher, BS, CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CMSCS, ACS-CA, SCP-CA, QMGC, QMCRC, QMPM, PACS Telehealth 2025: The Final Rule CMS issued the calendar year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule on Nov. 1, 2024, publishing guidance that will have providers and coders scratching…
December 13, 2024 | By Rhonda Granja, B.S., CMA, CPC, RMC, CMC, CMOM, CMIS As we navigate this complex world of coding, every year we prepare for changes, updates, new codes as well as deletion of codes. For 2025, there are 420 overall updates that are in the CPT 2025 code set. Those include…
Here’s Your Sign… Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, CPA-EDU August 30, 2024 I recently visited a new provider’s office and noticed two prominent signs posted everywhere—one about a $100 no-show fee and another offering B-12 shots for cash. Surprisingly, the compliance issue isn’t with the no-show fee but with the B-12 cash service. Let’s…
Navigating Prescription Drug Medical Weight Loss Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, CPA-RA, RHIT August 23, 2024 This year, a recurring issue is continuing to pop up in the audit reviews that I am completing for clients. The issue is related to medical weight loss and what I think is a complete misunderstanding in the industry regarding…