Chronic Care Management Code

Starting January 1, 2015 providers can bill for chronic care management. This is a single code 99490 called chronic care management services and requires “at least…

CPT Changes for 2015

It’s the time of year again to be aware of the CPT changes and updates for 2015. Musculoskeletal System Joint Procedures – New codes for…

Ambulatory Surgery Center

There have been a few changes this year for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC). The majority of the changes address quality reporting. ASC-12 will need…

ICD-10 Conversion Costs Lower than Predicted

The Journal of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) website recently published new data that suggests the estimated costs, time, and resources necessary for small physician…

Movement Asking for Two-Year ICD-10 Delay

Representatives from the Texas Medical Association and the Florida Medical Association are urging physicians from across the country to join them in their efforts…

PQRS Changes in 2015

Providers will be at risk for penalties with the new physician quality reporting system (PQRS) and value modifier requirements for 2015. Most of the…