Aside from the highly discussed 2021 Evaluation and Management changes that are set to take effect on January 1, 2021, we find the CPT® code set continues to see growth in new and novel areas of medicine. Read below to find out more about these changes.nnCPT® has...
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2021 E/M Guideline Changes — Join WHP Webinar!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welter Healthcare Partners is offering a webinar training for the 2021 E/M guideline changes. Join us as Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC covers various topics to prepare you for the changes coming in 2021. Your entire practice can join...
New Flu/ COVID-19 Combination Testing Codes Released by AMA
There has been a new category of codes that can report both COVID-19 and the seasonal flu at the same time. Continue reading below for more information.nnAs of October 7th, in preparation for the upcoming flu season, the American Medical Association (AMA) released new...
New Repayment Terms for Medicare Loans Made to Providers During COVID-19
CMS announced new recoupment terms that allow providers and suppliers one additional year to start loan payments. For more information on the extended repayment schedule and the new terms continue reading below for more information.nnThe Centers for Medicare &...
Billing and Coding: Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitors (I-CGM)
Implantable glucose monitor requests are becoming more frequent from those who have diabetes mellitus. Continue reading below to find out more about the recently updated guidance from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. nnAs requests for implantable glucose monitors...
Webinar Training for 2021 E/M Guideline Changes – Register Now!
nnAs 2021 approaches and new E/M changes are being implemented, it’s time to prepare your practice and sign up for training. Read below for more information on the webinar training from Welter Healthcare Partners. Sign up today with the form on this page to register...
Telehealth: Is It Here To Stay?
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Alliance for Connected Care, and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) have assembled the Taskforce on Telehealth Policy to work together to advocate for the healthcare industries continued use of...
Colorado COVID Telehealth & Coding Update
Welter Healthcare Partners is sharing updated information regarding Colorado COVID Telehealth and coding. Read below to find out more about these new CPT codes and new deadlines for Telehealth and benefits.nnClick here for the most recent COVID-19 updates from the...
Flu Season During COVID-19
Just when we thought the past 6 months of 2020 have been hard enough, we now are quickly approaching our annual flu season. According to the CDC, flu season occurs in fall and winter with recommendations for flu shots administration in September and October. Read...
Stakeholders Urge CMS to Drop Proposed ACO Quality Changes
Recently, stakeholders have come forward to urge CMS to drop their proposed ACO quality changes. Since this is a time of uncertainty and challenges, many believe these changes are significant and are concerned with mandating these changes during a pandemic. Read the...
September is International Update Your Resumé Month
It is always a good idea to update your resume, so why not take the initiative now since September is international update your resumé month. Read below for more!nnOne of my favorite things to wake up to in the morning is our local newscasters telling us what is...
AMA Introduces New COVID-19 CPT Codes
The AMA has released new COVID-19 CPT codes that healthcare providers can use as a response to additional expenses. Read below for more information on the CPT codes and what each code entails.nnThe American Medical Association (AMA) on September 8 published two new...