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New CPT code announced to report novel coronavirus test

New code expedited for immediate use to streamline data-driven response to COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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13 reasons your practice should have a medical record audit

A coding guru explains how having regular reviews of your practice’s documentation, billing and coding practices can help ensure appropriate payment.

CPT®
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March 12, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Emergency COVID-19 funding approved

COVID-19 funding approved by Congress and CMS clarifies coverage and payment in the latest AMA Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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CPT fast tracking code development for novel coronavirus test

If approved, the new CPT code will support the response to the urgent public health need for streamlined reporting of novel coronavirus testing.

Press Releases
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How 2021 E/M guidelines could ease physicians’ documentation burdens

Learn what you need to know about the new CMS outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines that take effect next year.

CPT®
Jan 23, 2020 ·
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2021 E/M office visit changes: a primer for health plans

Get details about recent changes to the E/M office visit documentation and coding, and the steps you need to take to implement them in your practice by 2021.

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Physician burnout: Which medical specialties feel the most stress

The overall physician burnout rate has dropped. Find out how your medical specialty compares, and learn what's driving doctor burnout and how to prevent it.

Physician Health
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New 2020 CPT codes recognize E/M work that happens online

New E/M codes for 2020 acknowledge new a new way of practicing medicine that doesn’t involve a face-to-face encounter.

CPT®
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Myth or fact? Ancillary staff can't document parts of E/M services

Medicare does not require doctors to redocument information in a patient’s record that has already been documented by staff or by patients themselves.

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