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...
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
April 22, 2024 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...
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...
