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 […]
Dermatology is one of the medical specialties best suited for private practice. The field is growing quickly and it is projected to maintain its steady growth rate over the next several years. The rise in demand is fueled by increasing occurrence of skin cancer coupled with an aging population looking for cosmetic interventions to maintain […]
The updates in the 2021 Evaluation and Management guidelines will mean moving the way you think on selecting the appropriate visit codes for your acute visits. In this article, we’ll cover the changes we need to expect and tips to prepare your practice, and resources to make this coding pivot a smooth running for your […]
