Q: Should coders report HCPCS code G0136 (administration of a standardized, evidence-based social determinants of health [SDOH] risk assessment, 5-15 minutes, not more often than every 6 months) when the service is performed by a provider in the patient’s home? And does the provider...Read More »
Medicare coverage for remote monitoring was limited up until 2019, when Medicare allowed doctors to bill for monitoring more routine vital signs than those with a pacemaker, such as blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar. They also allowed monitoring to be done by clinical staff who work in...Read More »
For people with suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the emergency department (ED), routine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing on lower respiratory tract samples led to faster and more targeted treatment, according to a study published in ...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
The first quarterly release of Coding Clinic focused on the changes and new codes effective April 1, 2024. If you wish to review the updated Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, they can be accessed...Read More »
Patients who take glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) have significantly higher residual gastric content, a major risk factor for aspiration under anesthesia, according to a new study published in...Read More »
Q: What does a provider need to document for ICD-10-CM code G89.4 (chronic pain syndrome) showing there is a psychosocial reason for the painRead More »