Cardiology Coding Alert
CPT® 2022 Guidelines:
Here’s How to Effectively Use New Coarctation of Aorta Repair CPT® 2022 Guidelines
Hint: Report 33894 and 33895 when your cardiologist uses stent placement to treat coarctat... Read more
Here’s How to Effectively Use New Coarctation of Aorta Repair CPT® 2022 Guidelines
Hint: Report 33894 and 33895 when your cardiologist uses stent placement to treat coarctat... Read more
Quiz:
Test Your Septic Embolism Knowledge With a Quick Quiz
Remember: Never report septic embolism as the primary diagnosis. Reporting septic embolis... Read more
Test Your Septic Embolism Knowledge With a Quick Quiz
Remember: Never report septic embolism as the primary diagnosis. Reporting septic embolis... Read more
CDI:
4 Tips Build Powerful CDI Program in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: Have written policies and procedures. During the 2021 RISKCON session, “Establi... Read more
4 Tips Build Powerful CDI Program in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: Have written policies and procedures. During the 2021 RISKCON session, “Establi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand Meaning of MUE
Question: I don't understand what the acronym MUE means in relation to the Centers fo... Read more
Understand Meaning of MUE
Question: I don't understand what the acronym MUE means in relation to the Centers fo... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rely on CMS-838 for Improper Payment
Question: How can we be sure we're refunding the correct amount when a claims processing e... Read more
Rely on CMS-838 for Improper Payment
Question: How can we be sure we're refunding the correct amount when a claims processing e... Read more
Reader Questions:
Report 92960 for Cardioversion
Question: My provider prepped, anesthetized, and laid the patient in the supine posit... Read more
Report 92960 for Cardioversion
Question: My provider prepped, anesthetized, and laid the patient in the supine posit... Read more
Reader Questions:
Report AAA Scenario With Ease
Question: My provider applied conductive on the skin over the patient's abdomen. They pre... Read more
Report AAA Scenario With Ease
Question: My provider applied conductive on the skin over the patient's abdomen. They pre... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Solve This Tilt Table Coding Conundrum
Question: My cardiologist performed a tilt table test. During the tilt table test, my... Read more
Solve This Tilt Table Coding Conundrum
Question: My cardiologist performed a tilt table test. During the tilt table test, my... Read more
Mythbuster:
Bust 5 Cardiac Stress Test Myths for Cleaner Claims in your Cardiology Practice
Hint: You can only report code 93015 in a nonfacility setting. Cardiac stress test claims... Read more
Bust 5 Cardiac Stress Test Myths for Cleaner Claims in your Cardiology Practice
Hint: You can only report code 93015 in a nonfacility setting. Cardiac stress test claims... Read more
Tips:
Follow These Handy Tips to Perfect Your Myocardial Infarction Reporting
Remember: If type 1 NSTEMI evolves to STEMI, report the appropriate STEMI code. When you ... Read more
Follow These Handy Tips to Perfect Your Myocardial Infarction Reporting
Remember: If type 1 NSTEMI evolves to STEMI, report the appropriate STEMI code. When you ... Read more
Audit Program:
Apply Expert Advice to Build an Effective Audit Program for Your Practice
Hint: Use professional resources to establish program protocols. During the 2021 RISKCON ... Read more
Apply Expert Advice to Build an Effective Audit Program for Your Practice
Hint: Use professional resources to establish program protocols. During the 2021 RISKCON ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand HIPAA in Regard to Employee COVID-19 Testing
Question: Can employers request employee lab test results for COVID-19 testing or does HIP... Read more
Understand HIPAA in Regard to Employee COVID-19 Testing
Question: Can employers request employee lab test results for COVID-19 testing or does HIP... Read more
Reader Questions:
Discover How to Code This E/M Service
Question: Our provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a n... Read more
Discover How to Code This E/M Service
Question: Our provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a n... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be on Lookout for New Echo Code in 2022
Question: Should we expect to see a new echocardiographic code in 2022? Montana Subscribe... Read more
Be on Lookout for New Echo Code in 2022
Question: Should we expect to see a new echocardiographic code in 2022? Montana Subscribe... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Navigate This EP Study Claim With Confidence
Question: My cardiologist performed a comprehensive electrophysiologic study (EPS). He pla... Read more
Navigate This EP Study Claim With Confidence
Question: My cardiologist performed a comprehensive electrophysiologic study (EPS). He pla... Read more
CPT® 2022:
LAA Exclusion, Coarctation of Aorta Repair, Congenital Defect Cath Codes Highlight Next Year’s CPT® Changes
Hint: CPT® 2022 will delete congenital heart cath codes 93530- 93533. When CPT® 2022 be... Read more
LAA Exclusion, Coarctation of Aorta Repair, Congenital Defect Cath Codes Highlight Next Year’s CPT® Changes
Hint: CPT® 2022 will delete congenital heart cath codes 93530- 93533. When CPT® 2022 be... Read more
CPT® 2022:
Check Out New Transcatheter, Cardiac Function System T-Codes Before Jan. 1 Hits
Hint: T-codes are also known as Category III Codes. CPT® 2022 becomes effective on Jan. ... Read more
Check Out New Transcatheter, Cardiac Function System T-Codes Before Jan. 1 Hits
Hint: T-codes are also known as Category III Codes. CPT® 2022 becomes effective on Jan. ... Read more
Audits:
Follow 4 Steps to Perform Successful Internal Audits in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: Learn how to improve your processes through denials. During the 2021 HEALTHCON ses... Read more
Follow 4 Steps to Perform Successful Internal Audits in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: Learn how to improve your processes through denials. During the 2021 HEALTHCON ses... Read more
Reader Questions:
Puzzle Out Pericardial Drainage Situation
Question: My cardiologist performed pericardial drainage on a 15-year-old patient who does... Read more
Puzzle Out Pericardial Drainage Situation
Question: My cardiologist performed pericardial drainage on a 15-year-old patient who does... Read more
Reader Questions:
Figure Out Prolonged Services Rules
Question: Our provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a n... Read more
Figure Out Prolonged Services Rules
Question: Our provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a n... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Always Check NCCI Edits, Coding Notes
Question: I have a denial for codes 33227 and 33216-59 where 33227 is being denied as “N... Read more
Always Check NCCI Edits, Coding Notes
Question: I have a denial for codes 33227 and 33216-59 where 33227 is being denied as “N... Read more
ECGs:
5 Quick Tips Help Boost Your Electrocardiogram Reporting Skills
Hint: Follow specific rules for rhythm ECGs. Reporting ECGs (electrocardiograms) can be a... Read more
5 Quick Tips Help Boost Your Electrocardiogram Reporting Skills
Hint: Follow specific rules for rhythm ECGs. Reporting ECGs (electrocardiograms) can be a... Read more
Quiz:
Test Your Cardiomyopathy ICD-10-CM Knowledge With a Quick Quiz
Remember: Code I42.0 also includes congestive cardiomyopathy. Reporting different diagno... Read more
Test Your Cardiomyopathy ICD-10-CM Knowledge With a Quick Quiz
Remember: Code I42.0 also includes congestive cardiomyopathy. Reporting different diagno... Read more
Communication:
Follow 3 Steps to Become a Strong Communicator in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: Understand how physicians communicate. As you work in the day-to-day at your cardi... Read more
Follow 3 Steps to Become a Strong Communicator in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: Understand how physicians communicate. As you work in the day-to-day at your cardi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find Out How to Handle Pulse Generator Replacement
Question: My cardiologist performed a biventricular generator change. According to the med... Read more
Find Out How to Handle Pulse Generator Replacement
Question: My cardiologist performed a biventricular generator change. According to the med... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn How HIPAA Relates to Patient’s Death
Question: If a patient passes away, how long does my practice need to maintain their priva... Read more
Learn How HIPAA Relates to Patient’s Death
Question: If a patient passes away, how long does my practice need to maintain their priva... Read more
Reader Questions:
Heart Failure Classified With Scales
Question: I'm new to cardiology and was wondering if you could explain the heart failure s... Read more
Heart Failure Classified With Scales
Question: I'm new to cardiology and was wondering if you could explain the heart failure s... Read more
Reader Questions:
Turn to This Code for External ECG Recording
Question: My cardiologist instructed the patient on how to use an external ECG recorder an... Read more
Turn to This Code for External ECG Recording
Question: My cardiologist instructed the patient on how to use an external ECG recorder an... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Solve Holter Monitor Conundrum
Question: If a patient on a Holter monitor provides data for 7 days and 8 hours, do I roun... Read more
Solve Holter Monitor Conundrum
Question: If a patient on a Holter monitor provides data for 7 days and 8 hours, do I roun... Read more
ICD-10-CM 2022:
New Non-Ischemic Myocardial Injury Code and Accompanying Notes Highlight Your 2022 Cardiology ICD-10-CM Changes
Hint: You will gain new code P09.5. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS... Read more
New Non-Ischemic Myocardial Injury Code and Accompanying Notes Highlight Your 2022 Cardiology ICD-10-CM Changes
Hint: You will gain new code P09.5. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS... Read more
CPT®:
4 Tips Veer Your Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedure Coding Toward Success
Remember: You should report Z95.0 for the presence of a pacemaker. In the recent 2021 HEA... Read more
4 Tips Veer Your Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedure Coding Toward Success
Remember: You should report Z95.0 for the presence of a pacemaker. In the recent 2021 HEA... Read more
Quiz:
Answer 6 Questions to Smoothly Navigate Bradycardia Claims
Hint: Code R00.1 encompasses several diagnoses. When your cardiologist sees a patient f... Read more
Answer 6 Questions to Smoothly Navigate Bradycardia Claims
Hint: Code R00.1 encompasses several diagnoses. When your cardiologist sees a patient f... Read more
Reader Questions:
See How to Code Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Case
Question: My cardiologist injected a radionuclide substance that collects in the patient's... Read more
See How to Code Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Case
Question: My cardiologist injected a radionuclide substance that collects in the patient's... Read more
Reader Questions:
Delve Into Rules Regarding Scribes
Question: We just started having one of our medical assistant's act as a scribe for a phys... Read more
Delve Into Rules Regarding Scribes
Question: We just started having one of our medical assistant's act as a scribe for a phys... Read more
Reader Questions:
Follow Rules for Reporting Intraoperative and Postprocedural CVAs
Question: I'm trying to learn when I can report an ICD-10-CM code for an intraoperative o... Read more
Follow Rules for Reporting Intraoperative and Postprocedural CVAs
Question: I'm trying to learn when I can report an ICD-10-CM code for an intraoperative o... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Determine How to Code Cardiac Caths for Congenital Heart Disease
Question: I'm new to cardiology and I don't understand how to report cardiac catheterizati... Read more
Determine How to Code Cardiac Caths for Congenital Heart Disease
Question: I'm new to cardiology and I don't understand how to report cardiac catheterizati... Read more
Case Study:
Take the Mystery Out of Tilt Table Coding by Following These 4 Steps
Hint: Be very careful when reporting an E/M service with 93660. If your cardiologist trea... Read more
Take the Mystery Out of Tilt Table Coding by Following These 4 Steps
Hint: Be very careful when reporting an E/M service with 93660. If your cardiologist trea... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Identify 3 Specific Types of Heart Inflammation to Always Submit Clean Cardiology Claims
Remember: Myocarditis is inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart. If your cardio... Read more
Identify 3 Specific Types of Heart Inflammation to Always Submit Clean Cardiology Claims
Remember: Myocarditis is inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart. If your cardio... Read more
Signature Guidelines:
Prevent Provider Medicare Signature Claim Denials With This Expert Advice
Caution: Stamped signature only allowed under specific circumstance. If you've ever wonde... Read more
Prevent Provider Medicare Signature Claim Denials With This Expert Advice
Caution: Stamped signature only allowed under specific circumstance. If you've ever wonde... Read more
Reader Questions:
See How CPT® Defines Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor
Question: My cardiologist incised the skin of the patient's upper chest and created a smal... Read more
See How CPT® Defines Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor
Question: My cardiologist incised the skin of the patient's upper chest and created a smal... Read more
Reader Questions:
Focus on 92960 for This Cardioversion Scenario
Question: After she prepped and anesthetized the patient, my cardiologist laid the patient... Read more
Focus on 92960 for This Cardioversion Scenario
Question: After she prepped and anesthetized the patient, my cardiologist laid the patient... Read more
Reader Questions:
Always Secure Mobile Devices in Your Practice
Question: Clinicians in our practice often use mobile devices, including tablets and lapto... Read more
Always Secure Mobile Devices in Your Practice
Question: Clinicians in our practice often use mobile devices, including tablets and lapto... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rely on Modifier 66 for Surgical Team Cases
Question: I'm new to coding and was wondering if you could explain the proper use for modi... Read more
Rely on Modifier 66 for Surgical Team Cases
Question: I'm new to coding and was wondering if you could explain the proper use for modi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Differentiate Between ICD Procedures
Question: The patient had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted and a ... Read more
Differentiate Between ICD Procedures
Question: The patient had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted and a ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Pinpoint Age of MI to Choose Appropriate Dx Code
Question: The patient had a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) myocardial ... Read more
Pinpoint Age of MI to Choose Appropriate Dx Code
Question: The patient had a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) myocardial ... Read more
Mythbuster:
Bust 5 Myths to Bolster Your Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Claims
Hint: You must know if the ECMO was veno-arterial or veno-venous. When it comes to report... Read more
Bust 5 Myths to Bolster Your Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Claims
Hint: You must know if the ECMO was veno-arterial or veno-venous. When it comes to report... Read more
Quiz:
Answer 6 Questions to Report Hypertensive Heart Disease, CKD With Ease
Remember: You will report same code for both essential and malignant hypertension. Knowin... Read more
Answer 6 Questions to Report Hypertensive Heart Disease, CKD With Ease
Remember: You will report same code for both essential and malignant hypertension. Knowin... Read more
Modifiers:
Solve Surgery Modifier Challenges With This Expert Advice
Hint: Modifier 78 requires a trip back to OR. Modifiers are an essential part of filing ... Read more
Solve Surgery Modifier Challenges With This Expert Advice
Hint: Modifier 78 requires a trip back to OR. Modifiers are an essential part of filing ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Turn to I47.2 for Ventricular Tachycardia Dx
Question: My cardiologist documented a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia. Which ICD-10-... Read more
Turn to I47.2 for Ventricular Tachycardia Dx
Question: My cardiologist documented a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia. Which ICD-10-... Read more
Reader Questions:
Focus on I44.1 for Mobitz Block Type 1
Question: What ICD-10-CM code should I report for Mobitz Block Type 1? I saw this diagnosi... Read more
Focus on I44.1 for Mobitz Block Type 1
Question: What ICD-10-CM code should I report for Mobitz Block Type 1? I saw this diagnosi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember 2 Codes on This Claim
Question: According to my cardiologist's documentation, the patient has dysphagia in its p... Read more
Remember 2 Codes on This Claim
Question: According to my cardiologist's documentation, the patient has dysphagia in its p... Read more
Reader Questions:
Never Submit Identical, Duplicate Claims
Question: We have several claims that our payer is taking more than 30 days to process or ... Read more
Never Submit Identical, Duplicate Claims
Question: We have several claims that our payer is taking more than 30 days to process or ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Solve PICC Coding Puzzle
Question: My cardiologist created a small incision over the patient's vein in his forearm ... Read more
Solve PICC Coding Puzzle
Question: My cardiologist created a small incision over the patient's vein in his forearm ... Read more
CPT®:
Take the Mystery Out of Right and Left Cath Coding by Following These 3 Tips
Hint: You must know if the patient had CABG to report the correct code. If you code for c... Read more
Take the Mystery Out of Right and Left Cath Coding by Following These 3 Tips
Hint: You must know if the patient had CABG to report the correct code. If you code for c... Read more
CPT®:
Solidify Non-Invasive Vascular Study Coding for Extracranial Arteries, Extremity Veins
Always check to see if the code is bilateral or unilateral. When you submit claims for no... Read more
Solidify Non-Invasive Vascular Study Coding for Extracranial Arteries, Extremity Veins
Always check to see if the code is bilateral or unilateral. When you submit claims for no... Read more
CCI Edits:
Conquer Column 1, Column 2, and Modifier Indicators in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: If the modifier indicator is “0,” you can never break the PTP edit. When you s... Read more
Conquer Column 1, Column 2, and Modifier Indicators in Your Cardiology Practice
Hint: If the modifier indicator is “0,” you can never break the PTP edit. When you s... Read more
Reader Questions:
Discover Aortic Root Abscess Dx
Question: What ICD-10-CM code should I report for an aortic root abscess? Maine Subscribe... Read more
Discover Aortic Root Abscess Dx
Question: What ICD-10-CM code should I report for an aortic root abscess? Maine Subscribe... Read more
Reader Questions:
Know Rules for Using Unsecured Patient Communications
Question: Our patients frequently ask if we can send them appointment reminders or bills v... Read more
Know Rules for Using Unsecured Patient Communications
Question: Our patients frequently ask if we can send them appointment reminders or bills v... Read more
Reader Questions:
Choose Appropriate Carotid Artery Stenosis Dx Code
Question: Which ICD-10-CM choices do I have for carotid artery stenosis? Nebraska Subscri... Read more
Choose Appropriate Carotid Artery Stenosis Dx Code
Question: Which ICD-10-CM choices do I have for carotid artery stenosis? Nebraska Subscri... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Miss Cardiology Updates in the 2021 CPT® Errata
Question: Were there any 2021 errata updates for cardiology? I think I missed them for som... Read more
Don’t Miss Cardiology Updates in the 2021 CPT® Errata
Question: Were there any 2021 errata updates for cardiology? I think I missed them for som... Read more
Reader Questions:
Solve This VAD Scenario
Question: My cardiologist made an incision to access the patient's femoral artery, and usi... Read more
Solve This VAD Scenario
Question: My cardiologist made an incision to access the patient's femoral artery, and usi... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Make Sure 5 Components Performed for Comprehensive EP Study
Question: I'm new to cardiology. What are the procedure codes for a comprehensive EP study... Read more
Make Sure 5 Components Performed for Comprehensive EP Study
Question: I'm new to cardiology. What are the procedure codes for a comprehensive EP study... Read more
CPT®:
5 Tips Show You How to Code Temporary Pacemakers, Revision of Skin Pockets
Report 33233 for the removal of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator. Pacemakers can be... Read more
5 Tips Show You How to Code Temporary Pacemakers, Revision of Skin Pockets
Report 33233 for the removal of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator. Pacemakers can be... Read more
Quiz:
Test Your Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease Smarts to Solidify Cardiology Claims
Be aware of the atherosclerosis and pectoris angina combo codes. When you are coding ath... Read more
Test Your Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease Smarts to Solidify Cardiology Claims
Be aware of the atherosclerosis and pectoris angina combo codes. When you are coding ath... Read more
Modifiers:
Distinguish Between Assistant Surgery Modifiers With This Handy Guide
Hint: Only append modifier AS in certain circumstances. Along with ICD-10-CM and CPT® c... Read more
Distinguish Between Assistant Surgery Modifiers With This Handy Guide
Hint: Only append modifier AS in certain circumstances. Along with ICD-10-CM and CPT® c... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Report This Code for Complete Cardiac Event Monitoring Service
Question: Can you explain to me what cardiac event monitors are and which procedure code I... Read more
Report This Code for Complete Cardiac Event Monitoring Service
Question: Can you explain to me what cardiac event monitors are and which procedure code I... Read more
Reader Questions:
Distinguish Between EMRs and EHRs
Question: At our practice, we often use the terms EMR and EHR interchangeably, but our new... Read more
Distinguish Between EMRs and EHRs
Question: At our practice, we often use the terms EMR and EHR interchangeably, but our new... Read more
Reader Questions:
Make Sure to Check CCI Edits
Question: I am trying to report code 33210 with code 33235, but Medicare has denied my cla... Read more
Make Sure to Check CCI Edits
Question: I am trying to report code 33210 with code 33235, but Medicare has denied my cla... Read more
Reader Questions:
Hone in on Atrial Dilation ICD-10-CM
Question: I'm looking through my cardiologist's medical documentation, and she included a ... Read more
Hone in on Atrial Dilation ICD-10-CM
Question: I'm looking through my cardiologist's medical documentation, and she included a ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Follow Advice to Avoid Medicare Denials
Question: We recently got a Medicare claim denied for invalid patient information? What's... Read more
Follow Advice to Avoid Medicare Denials
Question: We recently got a Medicare claim denied for invalid patient information? What's... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand Dx Code for Left Heart Cath
Question: The patient had a left heart catheterization, and on the second post-op day, the... Read more
Understand Dx Code for Left Heart Cath
Question: The patient had a left heart catheterization, and on the second post-op day, the... Read more
CERT:
CERT Report Discovers 5.2 Percent Improper Payment Rate for Cardiology
Insufficient documentation and incorrect coding top errors. You know how important comple... Read more
CERT Report Discovers 5.2 Percent Improper Payment Rate for Cardiology
Insufficient documentation and incorrect coding top errors. You know how important comple... Read more
CPT®:
Arrythmia Type Matters for Most Catheter Ablation Claims
Hint: You can report code +93657 in conjunction with code 93656. In some cases, your car... Read more
Arrythmia Type Matters for Most Catheter Ablation Claims
Hint: You can report code +93657 in conjunction with code 93656. In some cases, your car... Read more
Quiz:
Handy FAQs Test Your Modifier 62 Smarts
Make sure CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes match for both co-surgeons. A new subscriber recentl... Read more
Handy FAQs Test Your Modifier 62 Smarts
Make sure CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes match for both co-surgeons. A new subscriber recentl... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Follow This Swan-Ganz Guidance
Question: I just came across the term “Swan-Ganz catheter” in my cardiologist's medica... Read more
Follow This Swan-Ganz Guidance
Question: I just came across the term “Swan-Ganz catheter” in my cardiologist's medica... Read more
Reader Questions:
Decode This CRT Scenario With Ease
Question: The doctor implanted a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device, and... Read more
Decode This CRT Scenario With Ease
Question: The doctor implanted a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device, and... Read more
Reader Questions:
5 Tips Safeguard Mobile Devices
Question: Can you give us some tips to help secure our mobile devices, meet HIPAA requirem... Read more
5 Tips Safeguard Mobile Devices
Question: Can you give us some tips to help secure our mobile devices, meet HIPAA requirem... Read more
Reader Questions:
Cardiologist Performed Both PVI and CTI Ablations? Do This
Question: If the cardiologist performed a pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation, and she... Read more
Cardiologist Performed Both PVI and CTI Ablations? Do This
Question: If the cardiologist performed a pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation, and she... Read more
CCI 27.0:
Target 2021 Congenital Transcatheter and Ventricular Assist Device CCI Edits for Coding Success
Make sure you know what the different modifier indicators mean. You've learned all about... Read more
Target 2021 Congenital Transcatheter and Ventricular Assist Device CCI Edits for Coding Success
Make sure you know what the different modifier indicators mean. You've learned all about... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
6 Tips Guide Streamline Your Heart Failure ICD-10-CM Claims
Always read the “code first” notes. Tip 1: Understand What Heart Failure Is If your... Read more
6 Tips Guide Streamline Your Heart Failure ICD-10-CM Claims
Always read the “code first” notes. Tip 1: Understand What Heart Failure Is If your... Read more
COVID-19:
Observe Pros and Cons of Mandatory Versus Optional COVID-19 Vaccines for Employees
Use your flu vaccine policies as a blueprint. Now that a COVID-19 vaccination is availab... Read more
Observe Pros and Cons of Mandatory Versus Optional COVID-19 Vaccines for Employees
Use your flu vaccine policies as a blueprint. Now that a COVID-19 vaccination is availab... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Decipher This Procainamide Infusion Study Scenario
Question: Can you please help me with this scenario? I'm looking at code +93623, but I'm n... Read more
Decipher This Procainamide Infusion Study Scenario
Question: Can you please help me with this scenario? I'm looking at code +93623, but I'm n... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn How to Verify Medicare Patient’s Eligibility With Electronic Claim Form
Question: We're trying to verify a Medicare beneficiary's eligibility with our MAC using a... Read more
Learn How to Verify Medicare Patient’s Eligibility With Electronic Claim Form
Question: We're trying to verify a Medicare beneficiary's eligibility with our MAC using a... Read more
Reader Questions:
Dig Into This 6-Lead ECG Home Visit Situation
Question: Can you help me find the correct code for a 6-lead ECG home visit? My cardiologi... Read more
Dig Into This 6-Lead ECG Home Visit Situation
Question: Can you help me find the correct code for a 6-lead ECG home visit? My cardiologi... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand Device Interrogation Billing Guidelines
Question: Can you please help me understand the requirements for billing device interrogat... Read more
Understand Device Interrogation Billing Guidelines
Question: Can you please help me understand the requirements for billing device interrogat... Read more
Reader Questions:
Grasp Definition of Medical Necessity
Question: I am new to coding. Can you help define medical necessity for me? Oregon Subscr... Read more
Grasp Definition of Medical Necessity
Question: I am new to coding. Can you help define medical necessity for me? Oregon Subscr... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Aware of ICD-11
Question: I listened in on a webinar recently where the speaker said to prepare now for I... Read more
Be Aware of ICD-11
Question: I listened in on a webinar recently where the speaker said to prepare now for I... Read more
E/M 2021:
Avoid These 4 Mistakes in Your Cardiology Practice When Prepping for E/M 2021
Remember: The E/M 2021 changes will only apply to 99202-99215. 2021 is right around the c... Read more
Avoid These 4 Mistakes in Your Cardiology Practice When Prepping for E/M 2021
Remember: The E/M 2021 changes will only apply to 99202-99215. 2021 is right around the c... Read more
Quiz:
7 Questions Solve Your Most Burning Tachycardia Coding Puzzles
Hint: You should report I47.1 for supraventricular tachycardia. When your cardiologist se... Read more
7 Questions Solve Your Most Burning Tachycardia Coding Puzzles
Hint: You should report I47.1 for supraventricular tachycardia. When your cardiologist se... Read more
Queries:
Learn Why You Would Perform Provider Queries, What Info to Include on the Form
Discover 6 best practices for querying in your cardiology office. During their Virtual HE... Read more
Learn Why You Would Perform Provider Queries, What Info to Include on the Form
Discover 6 best practices for querying in your cardiology office. During their Virtual HE... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Dive Into Thrombectomy Scenario
Question: My cardiologist performed a diagnostic angiography on the patient's main pulmona... Read more
Dive Into Thrombectomy Scenario
Question: My cardiologist performed a diagnostic angiography on the patient's main pulmona... Read more
Reader Questions:
Protect Your e-Signatures
Question: We recently performed a risk assessment in our practice and found that the e-sig... Read more
Protect Your e-Signatures
Question: We recently performed a risk assessment in our practice and found that the e-sig... Read more
Reader Questions:
Investigate This Consult Scenario
Question: Our provider examined a patient, then she provided information about the p... Read more
Investigate This Consult Scenario
Question: Our provider examined a patient, then she provided information about the p... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Forget Modifier on This Holter Monitoring Claim
Question: My cardiologist performed Holter monitoring. According to the medical documentat... Read more
Don’t Forget Modifier on This Holter Monitoring Claim
Question: My cardiologist performed Holter monitoring. According to the medical documentat... Read more