The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures, according to an article from Integrated ...

Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of transformational technologies for the treatment of ...

CPT code 97039 has been in a state of constant flux in Florida and recent rulings have created greater change. First, one must understand what 97039 is and its history. According to the American ...

Proper coding is quintessential for a practice to be sustainable. Stephanie Ellis, president of Ellis Medical Consulting, identified seven common coding mistakes in gastroenterology and endoscopy and ...

Amid positive COVID-19 vaccine news this week, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced new vaccine-specific Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to report immunizations for the novel ...

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TearLab Corporation (Nasdaq:TEAR) (TSX:TLB) announced today that, further to its press release of October 8, 2010, a unique new Current Procedural ...

The American Medical Association released its CPT 2026 code set, which includes the new CPT code 63032 fr bone-anchored annular closure, Intrinsic Therapeutics said Oct. 24. The new add-on CPT code ...

Remember that physician who wanted to develop a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for prior authorizations? It hasn't happened yet, but he hasn't given up on it, either. In May, Alex ...