by Vandana Puttalingegowda | Nov 4, 2024 | Newsletter
It’s that time of year once again. We all cringe as we await the new coding updates. One consolation: At least we know that the changes are staggered a bit so they don’t hit us all at once. The new ICD-10 codes are active as of October 1, 2024. The 2025 CPT...
by Vandana Puttalingegowda | Sep 3, 2024 | Newsletter
Based on our experience, there is a good deal of confusion over the CPT codes for mental health and developmental screenings. It’s important to understand them and when to use them, not least because some payors are expanding coverage for these services.[1] So let’s...
by Mia Gelfound | Aug 5, 2024 | Newsletter
Are you using the SDoH codes yet in your office? You should be. We shouldn’t view them as one more item that adds to the documentation burden for providers. Evidence shows that social determinants influence a person’s health more than genetic factors or access to...
by Mia Gelfound | Jul 1, 2024 | Newsletter
We regularly invite you to submit questions about what you read in Coffee & Coding or any coding-related issues you may encounter. This week, we’ll answer a few questions we’ve received. Why can’t vaccinations and therapeutic injections be counted toward the MDM...
by Mia Gelfound | Jun 3, 2024 | Newsletter
June 3, 2024 Providers and coders tend to focus on the complexities of the components, rules, and requirements of AWVs (annual wellness visits) for Medicare patients. Much less attention is devoted to annual physicals for patients under age 65 covered by commercial...
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...
