Coding Crisis Psychotherapy

Coding Crisis Psychotherapy

What is Crisis Psychotherapy? Crisis Psychotherapy is a session that occurs between the provider and the patient due to a life-threatening or highly complex issue that requires immediate attention.[1] According to the coding guidelines, “Psychotherapy for crisis is an...
Small Patients, Big Challenges: Using Modifier 63

Small Patients, Big Challenges: Using Modifier 63

This article delves into modifier 63, a key piece for dealing with the smallest patients, infants weighing less than 4 kg.  Modifier 63 addresses the additional time, complexities, and challenges of treating infants under 4kg or about 8.8 pounds.  To put this in...
2024 Industry Conferences & Webinars

2024 Industry Conferences & Webinars

Healthcare Fraud Shield Industry-Wide Webinar** – January 31, 2024. Cinderella Surgery: A Fairytale for your Feet** Healthcare Payment & Revenue Integrity Congress South* – February 7-8, 2024. Healthcare Payment & Revenue Integrity Congress South...
2023 Hernia Repair Code Changes

2023 Hernia Repair Code Changes

What is Hernia? Hernia is when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. There are several types of hernia including inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer...