by RMC Inc. | Oct 14, 2021
The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced their 2022 Current Procedure Terminology (CPT ®) new codes and changes. For 2022, there are 405 editorial changes in the 2022 CPT code set, including 249 new codes, 63 deletions and 93 revisions. So, for the coding...
by RMC Inc. | Sep 17, 2021
Do you have trouble with IR coding? It can be difficult to determine code selection but understanding the rules can go a long way to understanding how CPT code assignment works. It’s all about the position of the catheter and the hierarchy of the codes. In a...
by RMC Inc. | Sep 17, 2021
Hip and knee replacements have been around for several decades, in fact, the first recorded attempt for a total hip replacement dates all the way back to 1891 when they created a femoral head replacement out of ivory. Hip and knee replacement procedures and implants...
by RMC Inc. | Sep 17, 2021
In this article we will highlight some key elements for Critical Care coding since these codes are watched closely by insurance payors. What is the definition of Critical Care? Per American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Professional 2021 codebook, critical care is...
by RMC Inc. | Sep 17, 2021
We continue with our discussion of “Respiratory Failure, please refer to Part I for information on the clinical aspects and on the ICD-10-CM coding classification of this diagnosis. Often we think of “respiratory failure” as a condition occurring in the inpatient...
by RMC Inc. | Sep 17, 2021
You’ve heard of them . . . NCDs or National Coverage Determinations. What are they really? Who do they apply to? And how can I learn more? National Coverage Determinations are specific to the United States healthcare system, and they fall under the Health and...
