Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...

If the surgeon leaves the incision of a simple or single abscess removal open to drain on its own, CPT 10060 should be used. If there is need to place a drain or pack to allow for continuous drainage ...

Vi Dodd, a certified professional coder at Richmond, Va.-based Medarva Stony Point Surgery Center, spoke with Becker’s ASC Review about best practices and guidelines for coding and billing four common ...

Physicians who use the Practice Fusion electronic medical record (EMR) will have to pay separately for CPT code licensing fees next year -- and there has been confusion over the price. CPT codes are ...

As a writer for McKnight’s, I find nothing more gratifying than when I receive questions from readers seeking more clarification and guidance after a blog. We came to you at the beginning of November ...

In 2016 Medicare introduced advance care planning Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to reimburse clinicians for time spent providing the service. Despite recent increases, use of these codes ...

Medical offices bill insurance providers for clients' services. Learn what's involved, including HIPAA regulations, what to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The AMA has accepted the addition of a new category I CPT code for second-level lumbar total disc replacement ...