The AMA released their CPT Editorial Summary on March 5th. It contains a number of proposed E/M changes to several categories/service types that...
Significant Clarifications for Outpatient E/M
The AMA issued a recent CPT update which contained important guidance regarding what may and may not be considered in determining the level of medical...
AMA Releases Important Updates
The AMA released their CPT Errata and Technical Corrections document on March 9th . The document largely includes clarifications and updates to t...
OIG Work Plan Update: Lab Tests During COVID
In their most recent Work Plan update, the OIG has announced they will conduct a series of audits for Medicare Part B laboratory services provided dur...
The OIG Plans to Audit Telehealth Services
The OIG updated their Work Plan last week. Through the update, they announced they will be conducting audits of Medicare Part B telehealth servi...
Sweeping E/M Changes Effective January 1, 2021
The AMA and CMS have released significant changes to outpatient office E/M coding. The new coding guidelines will be implemented January 1, 2021...
June Update to the OIG Workplan
The OIG has issued the June update to their Workplan. The newest update contains a couple of notable additions for providers. Advanced Care Plan...
July 2020 OPPS Update
CMS has issued their July 2020 update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). The update contains a number of notable...
CMS Issues New COVID Waivers and Expands Coverage
Last week, CMS published guidelines for expanded coverage and payment for services rendered during the public health emergency. Some of the nota...