On January 1, 2021, new evaluation and management (E&M) coding guidelines for clinical office visits go into effect across the US. These guidelines, which reflect the most significant change in E&M ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . After receiving education on coding, all providers had a significant improvement in coding for all coding levels ...

Significant reimbursement losses are inevitable when epidural and tendon sheath injection procedures are reported incorrectly. Improper reporting is often due to a lack of understanding of the ...

As coders grow and mature in their knowledge and experience with ICD-10, there are various federal guidelines they must adhere to. One such guideline instructing coders not to use clinical indicators ...

Bolded text indicates narrative changes Underlined items have been moved within the Guidelines since the FY 2017 version Italics indicate revisions to headings CDI professionals should review ...

Medical coding no longer lives quietly behind the scenes. Today, it sits at the crossroads of money, compliance, and patient trust. Every number entered and modifier applied can shape what happens ...