Why was the creation of a new audio-only modifier necessary? Several reasons: data collection, policy implementation, health care equity, widespread need, and service specificity. Prior to the ...

Current procedural terminology modifiers 25 and 57 may be confusing to some coders, but each serves a specific purpose, according to an AAPC report. For an evaluation and management visit when a ...

On January 1, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) introduced 4 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System modifiers, known collectively as the - X(EPSU) modifiers, as a subset of ...

The 2026 ICD-10-CM and CPT updates bring hundreds of new, revised, and deleted codes, plus tighter rules for modifier use. These changes impact reimbursement, compliance, and claim accuracy, making ...

Medicare's pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities have been extended through December 31, 2027, preserving home-based access, geographic waivers, and audio-only options. The extension comes alongside ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In hospital employment settings, as well as large groups, work relative value unit-based compensation agreements ...