2017 Coding Changes: Paravalvular Leak Closure
There are two new codes for closure of a paravalvular leak: 93590 – Percutaneous transcatheter closure of paravalvular leak; initial occlusion device, mitral valve…
2017 Coding Changes: Mechanochemical Ablation
Mechanochemical ablation (MOCA) includes two modalities delivered to the entire length of the extremity vein(s): Mechanical damage to the venous intima, and Administration of…
2017 Coding Changes: Endovascular Revascularization
37246 – Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery[ies] for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and…
2017 Coding Changes: Hemodialysis Access Maintenance
The AMA created nine new codes for hemodialysis access maintenance. The three for transluminal balloon angioplasty (36907–36909) were already introduced in a previous email. These…
2017 Coding Changes: Podiatry (Bunionectomy)
All legacy names for bunionectomy (e.g., Keller, McBride, and Mayo) has been eliminated so the code descriptions are clearer. Two new codes have been…
2017 Coding Changes: Epidural Injections
Eight new codes and four deleted codes: 62320 – Injection(s) of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (e.g., anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including…
2017 Coding Changes: Laryngeal Endoscopy
The laryngeal endoscopy guidelines have been revised to define the anatomic structures that are examined and to help clarify which codes may be considered…
November 2016 Medication Update
The November 2016 Medication Update is currently available on the NextGen Healthcare Success Community. Search for Medication Update in the Global Search bar at the…
NextGen Healthcare UDS Email Communications “Opt-In”
With this year’s upcoming UDS Reporting Season right around the corner, please be sure that you have “opted in” to receive our UDS Email…
2017 CPT and HCPCS Codes Available Now
The 2017 CPT® Codes are available now for purchase through your NextGen Healthcare Sales Representative or through sales@nextgen.com. The American Medical Association (AMA) requires…