Ob-Gyn Coding Alert There are three new codes in the integumentary system section that could affect your practice, plus one deletion and one revision. New mesh code: 15778 (Implantation of absorbable mesh or other prosthesis for delayed closure of defect(s) (ie, external genitalia, perineum, abdominal wall) due to soft tissue infection or trauma). Two new […]
New Prostatectomy Code First, CPT adds a new code for laparoscopic prostatectomy that joins the existing surgical codes addressing the prostate. When a physician uses robotic assistance to remove the prostate, use 55867 (Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, simple subtotal (including control of postoperative bleeding, vasectomy, meatotomy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy), includes robotic assistance, when […]
Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa CPT 2023 changes Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal codes 66174 and 66175 are revised to include canaloplasty, as an example. 66174 – Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal; without retention of device or stent Do not report 66174 in conjunction with 65820 66175 – Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal; with retention of […]
Changes in Category III codes Total disc arthroplasty code moves from Category III to Category 1 status. Code 0163T (Total disc arthroplasty [artificial disc], anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace [other than for decompression], each additional interspace, lumbar) has been deleted for 2023. In its place, the AMA debuts a new add-on code, 22860, to report for anterior implant […]
Chronic Pain Management and Treatment Services CMS has finalized new HCPCS codes, G3002 and G3003, and valuation for chronic pain management and treatment services (CPM) for CY 2023. They believe the CPM HCPCS codes will improve payment accuracy for these services, prompt more practitioners to welcome Medicare beneficiaries with chronic pain into their practices, and […]
Chronic Pain Management and Treatment Services CMS has finalized new HCPCS codes, G3002 and G3003, and valuation for chronic pain management and treatment services (CPM) for CY 2023. They believe the CPM HCPCS codes will improve payment accuracy for these services, prompt more practitioners to welcome Medicare beneficiaries with chronic pain into their practices, and […]
Surgery: Respiratory System A new code for the repair of a nasal valve collapse, 30469, is added to report the use of low-energy, temperature-controlled subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling. 30469 – repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (i.e., radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling) is a Medi-Cal benefit. No TAR is required Remote therapeutic monitoring (98975-98978, 98980 and 98981). […]
Pulmonary Artery Revascularization 33900 – Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement, initial; normal native connections, unilateral 33901 – Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement, initial; normal native connections, bilateral 33902 – Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement, initial; abnormal connections, unilateral 33903 – Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement, initial; abnormal connections, bilateral Fistula Creation 36836 – Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, upper extremity, single access of both the peripheral artery and peripheral vein, including fistula […]
Medical coding and billing are crucial aspects of the healthcare industry, as they determine how healthcare providers are reimbursed for their services. However, errors in medical coding and billing can lead to a lot of problems, including denied claims, delayed payments, and even legal trouble. Some common medical coding and billing errors include: Incorrect codes: Using […]
Introduction In the world of healthcare administration, medical billing and coding are two critical components that play distinct yet interconnected roles in ensuring that healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement for their services. Despite their close association, it is essential to understand that medical billing and coding are not the same thing. In this blog, we’ll […]
