Select
Code Sets
Indexes
Code Sets and
Indexes
Tools
Publications
Advanced Search
Home
Newsletter
Articles
ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert
2020 Newsletter
Reader Question: How Should You Code Heat, Ice?
ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert
Reader Question:
How Should You Code Heat, Ice?
Published on Mon May 18, 2020
Question: A patient came into the ED with an injured arm, and the provider gave him an ice pack at first to reduce swelling. Then [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber?
Log in
.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
Want to know more about Revenue Cycle Insider?
Fill out this form to get more information.
First Name
*
Last Name
*
Email
*
Phone Number
*
utm_campaign
utm_source
Status
Channel
Lead Source
Job Title
Company Name
By completing this form, you are requesting to be contacted by AAPC. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Loading....
Other Articles in this issue of
ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert
Coronavirus Testing:
Look to 2 New Codes for COVID-19 Antibody Tests
These codes were approved by the AMA on April 10 and went into effect immediately. [...]
Telehealth Coding:
3 FAQs Lead You to Telehealth Coding Success
Hint: Keep an eye on CMS’ website to find out when adjusted rules subside. Most [...]
Accounts Receivable:
Boost Your ED's Income With These Solid A/R Tips
Once you know if you have an A/R problem, you can consider the solutions. The [...]
You Be the Coder:
Can You Differentiate Traumatic, Spontaneous Hip Dislocations?
Question: A patient recently arrived at the ED via ambulance with a right hip dislocation. [...]
Reader Question:
Consider How to Code Anaphylaxis Injection
Question: We saw a patient who came in after a yellow jacket sting. Initially she [...]
Reader Question:
Not So Fast on Changing E/M Guidelines
Question: We heard that as of January 1, we will no longer need all three [...]
Reader Question:
Don't Differentiate ECG, EKG
Question: What is the difference between an ECG and an EKG? Codify Subscriber Answer: There [...]
Reader Question:
How Should You Code Heat, Ice?
Question: A patient came into the ED with an injured arm, and the provider gave [...]
View All