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3 MIN READ

April 15, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA releases second toolkit on No Surprises Act payment process and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
Health symbols, including electronic medical records, heart rate, temperature, prescription medicine
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4 MIN READ

As remote patient monitoring expands, so does CPT to describe it

It’s not just about remote blood pressures anymore, and the CPT code set is keeping up with latest digital health innovations advancing patient care.

CPT®
UPDATED
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10 MIN READ

AMA COVID-19 Guides for health care professionals

AMA has compiled COVID-19 guides to assist physicians, residents, med students, private practices, health systems and other health care professionals manage the pandemic.

Public Health
2 MIN READ

CPT® Appendix T and Modifier 93: Audio-only medical services

Review CPT Appendix T which is a listing of CPT codes that may be used for reporting audio-only services when appended with Modifier 93.

CPT®
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13 MIN READ

April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Can physicians bill for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit?

This regulatory myth examines if physicians should bill for both preventive/wellness and evaluation and management (E/M) services when they are performed during the same visit.

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CPT®
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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4 MIN READ

Documenting time for each task during outpatient visits

This regulatory myth examines if physicians and other qualified health professionals are required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
3 MIN READ

Ancillary staff: Who can document components of E/M services?

Ancillary staff and/or patient documentation is the process of non-physicians and non-advanced practice providers (APPs) documenting clinical services.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Debunking Regulatory Myths
5 MIN READ

Are commercial health plans required to adopt revisions to the E/M codes?

This regulatory myth examines if commercial payers are required to adopt the E/M office visit code revisions.

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CPT®
Debunking Regulatory Myths