by Lysander Naungayan | May 6, 2024 | Newsletter
May 6, 2024 This issue is a continuing source of uncertainty for coders and providers alike, especially since we all analyze and apply information differently in medical decision making (MDM). So, how can we bring greater standardization (and compliance) to...
by Lysander Naungayan | Apr 29, 2024 | Newsletter
April 29, 2024 This week, we pick up where we left off with the last issue of Coffee & Coding, when we addressed questions about how tests and lab work can count toward complexity of data in medical decision-making (MDM).1 The Role of Coders in Assessing Changes...
by Lysander Naungayan | Apr 22, 2024 | Newsletter
It’s a great question—and one that generates discussions in almost every medical office. In this issue (and next week’s, too), we’ll examine some scenarios that will help you clarify the rules.1 Preventive Medicine Service Visits (99381-99397) Generally speaking, labs...
by Lysander Naungayan | Apr 15, 2024 | Newsletter
April 15, 2024 Back by popular demand: We received such a positive response to our “tips and tricks” edition of Coffee & Coding that we’ve decided to make it a recurring feature each quarter. So, we invite you to grab a fresh cup of coffee and jump into a few...
by Lysander Naungayan | Apr 8, 2024 | Newsletter
April 8, 2024 In most cases, we know who independent historians are: mothers, fathers, guardians, grandparents, or adult children. But we still see many instances when the term is incorrectly applied in the documentation—mostly, it seems, because of misunderstandings...
by Lysander Naungayan | Apr 1, 2024 | Newsletter
April 1, 2024 We see a lot of questions (and confusion) over what constitutes an “acute illness with systemic symptoms.” In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Of the three elements that make up medical decision-making (MDM), the number and...
by Lysander Naungayan | Mar 25, 2024 | Newsletter
March 25, 2024 In last week’s Coffee & Coding, we provided a refresher on key points to remember about coding appropriately for Level 3. This week let’s do the same for Level 4. Level 4 can be a little more challenging to attain and more subject to incorrect...
by Lysander Naungayan | Mar 22, 2024 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2024 Nashville, Tenn.—Calm Waters AI, an autonomous Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding solution for providers, announced that its accuracy-enhancing technology has been implemented by Nebraska Cancer Specialists, a large regional...
by Lysander Naungayan | Mar 18, 2024 | Newsletter
March 18, 2024 Guidelines notwithstanding, deciding whether to apply Level 3 or Level 4 to a patient encounter isn’t always easy. In fact, we see a lot of inconsistency and confusion on this point. While many clinicians accurately code for the appropriate level of...
by Lysander Naungayan | Mar 11, 2024 | Newsletter
March 11, 2024 It’s a big week here in Boston (my hometown). Sunday, of course, is St. Patrick’s Day. Here in Boston, we also remember March 17 as Evacuation Day—marking the anniversary of the British army leaving the city in 1776. Either way, it’s a day to celebrate....
