CMS MLN SE2001 clarifies HCPCS L8679: report only with implantable neurostimulator procedures; ensure date of service matches surgical codes and billing. Continue Reading
CPT 2020 updates somatic nerve injections: new sacroiliac/genicular nerve codes and ablation, with imaging guidance; use most specific codes to avoid denials. Continue Reading
AAPM analyzes CMS Final Rule 2020: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) payments, RVUs, genicular and sacroiliac codes, CPT/ICD-10 changes; upcoming webinar. Continue Reading
Explore CMS's CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule: E/M CPT changes, RVUs, telehealth for OUD care, and implications for pain medicine and AAPM. Continue Reading
ICD-10-CM 2020 update released: 273 additions, 30 revisions, 21 deletions; changes take effect Oct 1, 2019–Sept 30, 2020; coordinated by NCHS & CMS. See details. Continue Reading
