by Karen Weintraub | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog
What is Acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is arguably one of the most common medications as it is the main ingredient in Tylenol. Acetaminophen is found in several over the counter and prescription medications, including, but not limited to: Actifed, Alka-Seltzer...
by Karen Weintraub | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog
What happens when a service performed on a patient is split or shared among more than one provider? I’d like to introduce you to a new modifier – modifier FS. According to AAPC Coder, modifier FS indicates that “the service was a split or shared evaluation and...
by Karen Weintraub | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
Lately, it feels like every week there is a new procedure code, but do you pay attention to new place of service codes? Most are familiar with Place of Service 02, but there was a description update. Place of Service 02 is now called Telehealth Provided Other than in...
by Karen Weintraub | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog
You may asking yourselves, what Modifier? Well, in September 2021, the AMA CPT Editorial Panel agreed on the acceptance of a new modifier, Modifier -93. The code was published to the AMA website December 31, 2021. Due to the late addition of the code, many folks may...
by Karen Weintraub | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog
In recent years there has been a change in how some emergency care services are delivered. There continue to be hospital-based emergency departments with typical ground and air ambulances delivering patients with serious illnesses including myocardial infarction,...
by Karen Weintraub | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog
Billing for long-term electroencephalograms (EEGs) may feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to understand how to break it down. An EEG is a test of brain waves or the electrical activity of the brain. It is performed by attaching multiple electrodes...
