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...
