E/M Coding Newsletter

HIPAA Compliance: Make sure you know ALL the rules February 26, 2024 The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is a...

Making sense of the new coding-by-time rules for 2024 February 19, 2024 We all know that the new year brings changes (some years, more than others)....

How do you code a broken heart? Plus: We answer your questions about toxicity monitoring. February 12, 2024 First things first: While remembering to...

Documentation Tips and Tricks: How to Avoid Common Mistakes February 5, 2024 Every day we see coding mistakes that affect the accuracy of E/M coding...

Toxic diagnosis coding: What you may be missing January 29, 2024 Three quick questions: When did you last look in that little section towards the...

Why and how to use the new SDOH codes January 22, 2024 Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) have become increasingly important in determining the...

The long-awaited G2211 code: What you need to know January 15, 2024 There’s an important new code for 2024, and it pays (literally*) for you to know...

What’s changed in telehealth services? January 8, 2024 The other day, another coder asked me whether post-operative services could be performed...

Don’t Toss Those Old Code Books Just Yet January 2, 2024 Welcome to 2024! After all the preparations, training, and education, are you ready to...

Common Coding and Documentation Problems You Can Avoid December 26, 2023 In the spirit of the season, we’re offering you a holiday treat this week....