CPT^® 99, Under Provider Services and Ambulatory Service Center Modifiers

Go beyond documentation to help end the stigmatization of your obese patients. On Oct. 1, 2024, ICD-10-CM introduced a new option to code obesity by class. But why were these codes needed? For example, prior to the release of the [...]

Question: A patient presented for a therapeutic aspiration to remove a blood clot in the left secondary bronchus via bronchoscopy. According to the operative report, the blood clot was partially obstructing the airway. The procedure was performed successfully. I’m new to [...]

Also, synovitis/tenosynovitis combo code expands. ICD-10-CM has released its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025. Impact: Code sets have been expanded for type 1 diabetes and several eating disorders, among others. You’ll want to know the changes [...]

Specify unspecified tenosynovitis diagnoses. On Oct. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will update the ICD-10-CM code set with more than 250 new diagnosis codes that affect almost every category. Radiology coders will need to be [...]

Also, synovitis/tenosynovitis combo code expands. ICD-10 has released its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025. Impact: Code sets have been expanded for type 1 diabetes and several eating disorders, among others. You’ll want to know the changes [...]

Question: Are there any upcoming revisions or ICD-10 changes related to podiatry that I should be aware of? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: A few new codes have been added to the M65.9 section, which are related to disorders of the synovium and tendons. [...]

Also, synovitis/tenosynovitis combo code expands. ICD-10 has released its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025. Impact: Code sets have been expanded for type 1 diabetes and several eating disorders, among others. You’ll want to know the changes [...]

Unspecified condition now has codes for specific body areas. ICD-10 just settled on its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025, and it has several additions that will be relevant to your practice. The facts: ICD-10 2025 contains [...]

Hint: You can start using Q23.81 on Oct. 1. The ICD-10-CM 2025 code additions, deletions, and revisions are out. The addendum will include several cardiology-specific codes, including those for cement and fat embolism of the pulmonary artery. You will also [...]

Specify unspecified tenosynovitis diagnoses. On Oct. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will update the ICD-10-CM code set with more than 250 new diagnosis codes that affect almost every category. Radiology coders will need to be [...]