Coding & Documentation

These possible revisions and additions are currently on the agenda for AMA's upcoming CPT Editorial Panel meeting in May.

American Medical Association’s code panel will consider the prior authorization work code this spring.

Are you leaving money on the table because you aren't coding correctly?

Take action to ensure accuracy of patient information

There are new definitions for the risk category.

A look at changes coming January 1.

There are 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions that went into effect October 1, 2023.

Given the currently released policies and where we see the market going, we see three major stances insurance companies can and will take.

Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.

Experts agree that when it comes to combatting the opioid crisis, physicians need to shift their mindset and start focusing on data integrity.

Automation can play a large role in your coding strategy.

New diagnosis definitions for the 2023 E/M codes.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Can you tell the difference between an annual physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)?

Odds are, you are making these mistakes and missing out on revenue

By truly mastering the art and science of documentation, practice managers and physicians can enhance patient care, facilitate communication, and defend against potential malpractice claims.

Empowering your medical practice for success

Avoid these five common mistakes to avoid losing revenue.

These days, physicians are terrified about overcoding — that is, billing for services they did not render or for more labor-intensive services than they provided.

Your coding questions answered.

To minimize potential liability for coding compliance issues, providers should go back to the basics, and familiarize themselves with high-risk areas for coding and billing audits and enforcement.

What if both caring and coding could work together synergistically?

Your coding questions answered.

Medical billing and collection is a broken system with far-reaching negative consequences-it’s about time we got down to fixing it.

Your coding questions answered.

Coding questions answered.

Prior authorization should, when used, follow a uniform, automated procedure to lessen the load on doctors and health plans

Enhancing medical records helps cut expenses and boosts overall output.

Your coding question answered.

A pair of case studies provide insight into medical decision making.