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 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....
by Lysander Naungayan | Mar 4, 2024 | Newsletter
March 4, 2024 We continue to see that, across all medical specialties, physicians are still nervous about billing for Level 5 office visits. I consistently find that many (if not most) providers code for Level 4 even when the patient encounter meets all the criteria...
