The Principal Care Management (PCM) service was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2020. The aim of the program was to allow for provision of additional care to patients with a single chronic condition. In 2022, there are four new codes...
Various types of biopsy procedures are used to make a cancer diagnosis such as bone marrow biopsy, endoscopic biopsy, needle biopsy, skin biopsy and surgical biopsy. Providers of biopsy services need to know how to properly bill and code for these procedures and...
Generally, allergies can occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings or even certain food items. Reports from the Clevelandclinic.org show that about 50 million Americans (1 in 6)...
Wounds that damage the skin are of different types and include – abrasions, lacerations, scratches, rupture injuries, punctures, and penetrating wounds. They often occur due to accidents or falls (with sharp objects or tools). However, surgeries, stitches, sutures or...
Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT code updates. Providers rely on experts in medical billing and coding companies to keep track of these changes and accurately report and document CPT codes for the services rendered. The 2021 CPT code set, which...
