Often, a physician will decide to perform a subchondroplasty during arthroscopic joint surgery to treat subchondral bone defects (microfractures). A version of this article was first published April 1 ...
Gloria Miller, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, former vice president of reimbursement services at Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions Inc. shares which CPT codes to use. Q: What CPT codes and modifiers would be used ...
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Medical Coding in 2026 Undergoes Major Shifts in CPT Additions and ICD-10 Structural Rules
In 2026, medical coding saw two defining changes: the addition of 288 CPT/HCPCS codes that formalize billing for emerging AI and digital health services, and an April ICD-10-CM update that overhauled ...
If the surgeon leaves the incision of a simple or single abscess removal open to drain on its own, CPT 10060 should be used. If there is need to place a drain or pack to allow for continuous drainage ...
As of January 1, 2026, the medical coding landscape has undergone its most significant transformation in years, with the AMA releasing 418 CPT changes and CMS finalizing updated ICD-10-CM guidelines ...
Revenue cycle management performance has never been more important. And recent advances in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, offer much potential for healthcare's administrative ...
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