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5 Emerging Trends in Value-Based Care

There are 5 emerging trends in value-based care for 2021. The practice of value-based care has picked up momentum because of the pandemic and pressure has been put on healthcare providers to stay up-to-date with trends. Continue reading below to learn more about the 5...

Making the Most of Your Health in the Workplace

Making the most out of the time we have at work to stay healthy can be a real struggle. Health and workplace environments can alter the way we feel so finding this balance is essential to feeling your best. Continue reading to learn more about workplace health and how...

MGMA CFO Analyzes the Financial Impact of COVID-19

MGMA CFO analyzes the financial impact of COVID-19 on physician practices and outlines some long-term strategies that healthcare organizations should implement as a precaution in case another pandemic occurs. These strategies may help avoid the negative financial...

Cardiovascular Coding Changes 2021

nnCardiovascular coding continues to change and there have been some significant changes so far in 2021. With new shunting codes and add-on codes, it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest changes. Continue reading below to learn more about the cardiovascular...

2021 E/M Updates and Elements of MDM Continue to be Clarified

The 2021 E/M updates and elements of MDM are continually being clarified. The article below will address questions and answers over the new E/M Office visit guidelines. Read below to see more about the new updates and information. nnBy Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC...

Use of Unlisted Procedure Code for Cardiovascular Procedure

The report below describes a patient undergoing excision of the left dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm. The entire procedure has been documented in detail, describing the step by step process used by doctors to carry out the surgery. Keep reading for more on how this...

What Will the ‘Next Haven Healthcare’ Look Like?

What will the "Next Haven Healthcare" look like? Let's ask the professionals! After the failed joint venture announced the disbanding of the employer healthcare, you may have questions about the future of employer healthcare and what it might look like. Speaking to...

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Gets New CPT Code

Johnson & Johnson's new Covid-19 Vaccine awaits approval and it is important to look at the coding and billing ahead of time. New vaccine CPT codes have been released for the vaccine and staying up to date will keep you in best practice once the vaccine is...

What Rev Cycles Need to Know About the No Surprises Act

nnWhat the rev cycles need to know about the "No Surprises Act" can help with understanding the new legislation coming January 2022. The legislation is set to protect patients from surprise medical bills and provide protections within network care. Continue reading...

January is National Mentorship Month

January is National Mentorship Month! This is the month of the year to celebrate mentorship for professional and personal development for individuals across the United States. As we wrap up January, think of how mentors in our lives have impacted us and how we can...

CMS Puts Patients Over Paperwork

CMS puts patients over paperwork with a new rule that addresses the prior authorization process. The new rule will empower patients, lower costs, and give providers the ability to give better care to their patients. Continue reading below to learn more about the new...

New HCPCS Code G2212 for Prolonged Services

There is a new HCPCS code G2212 for prolonged services with or without direct patient contact on the date of service. This new code has changes that influence when extra time starts during patient encounters. Continue reading below to learn more.nnWith All the changes...