Keeping An Eye On Vabysmo

Keeping An Eye On Vabysmo

What is Vabysmo? According to the manufacturer (Genentech), VABYSMO (faricimab-svoa) is a prescription medicine given by injection into the eye, used to treat adults with Neovascular (Wet) Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD or nAMD) and Diabetic Macular Edema...
Understanding Modifier Q6

Understanding Modifier Q6

A locum tenens provider is someone who does not own their practice but serves as a travelling provider filling in for other providers who are unable to work due to a variety of reasons, including illness. Locum tenens is now referred to as Fee-For-Service Time...
Are You Monitoring Acetaminophen Toxicity?

Are You Monitoring Acetaminophen Toxicity?

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...
Long-Term Electroencephalograms

Long-Term Electroencephalograms

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...
Understanding Interpretive Services

Understanding Interpretive Services

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes that start with the letter T are typically used by Medicaid agencies, Managed Care Organizations (MCO) who administer Medicaid programs. HCPCS code T1013 is described as”… Sign language or oral interpretive...