It's crucial to keep your coding books up to date, as the codes for counseling services are part of the preventive services listed in the current Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) ...

A new Medicare hospice manual update includes instructions for which principal diagnosis codes are acceptable, and clarifies which codes should be used for services in a skilled versus non-skilled ...

As the medical billing and coding landscape grows increasingly complex, healthcare organizations struggle to keep pace with shifting regulatory guidelines, evolving coding standards, and the ...

Vendors’ coding instructions for their products can overlook some of the nuances of coding, such as material in the parenthetical notes. If coders have any doubts, they should consult a second source, ...

A new federal review process designed to lower the rate of improper government payments is sending provider staffs scurrying to justify their coding. Information and comments provided to McKnight’s ...