2017 Coding Changes: Spinal Instrumentation
Spinal instrumentation code +22851 has been deleted and replaced with three new codes for specific circumstances: For integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring to…
Read MoreSpinal instrumentation code +22851 has been deleted and replaced with three new codes for specific circumstances: For integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring to…
Read More22305 – Closed treatment of vertebral process fracture(s) This code has been deleted. Use the appropriate E&M code to report this service.
Read MoreThe guidelines were revised to differentiate between the individual and family psychotherapy services. For the individual psychotherapy codes 90832–90838, the words “family member” has…
Read MoreThere is a new code for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC): 33340 – Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant,…
Read MoreCPT code 93965 for a complete, bilateral, noninvasive physiologic studies of extremity veins has been deleted. There is no replacement as the specialty societies cannot…
Read MoreNew CPT code 76706 will replace HCPCS code G0389 for abdominal aorta ultrasound screening. CMS allows for one ultrasound screening for an abdominal aortic…
Read MoreYour providers may have heard about this new code as it was in the proposed rule. G0501 – Resource-intensive services for patients for whom…
Read MoreMake sure your revenue cycle is ready for 2017. Join our NextGen Healthcare billing experts for a free educational session covering the key coding…
Read MoreHistorically, CMS has used HCPCS codes to report mammography services. Due to technical issues, they are unable to adopt the CPT codes in 2017 but…
Read MoreCMS will pay for non-face-to-face prolonged services: 99358 – Prolonged evaluation and management service before and/or after direct patient care; first hour +99359 –…
Read More