Clinics, specialty groups, and ambulatory care centers are facing systemic strains from the outpatient healthcare infrastructure, according to the Outpatient Pressure Index...Read More »
Q: How are outpatient consultations reported? And what qualifies as a consultation?
A: Outpatient consultations are reported with CPT codes 99242-99245. Each has a time and a level of medical decision-making (MDM). You report either the time or MDM. Here's an overview:...Read More »
Integrating respiratory therapists (RT) in a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinic led to significant improvements in symptoms and exacerbation rates among patients, as well as a reduction in hospitalizations, according to a study...Read More »
