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 ...

The American Medical Association released the 2021 Current Procedural Terminology code set Sept. 1. 1. Healthcare organizations have four months to understand and be ready to use the CPT code set ...

The modifiers below are approved modifiers for use with peripheral block procedures. Payment will only be made once during an episode of care. Modifier -59 is required to distinguish the block from ...

Six things to know about the changes: 1. The AMA has made 329 changes to the 2021 CPT code set, including 206 new codes, 54 deletions and 69 revisions. The changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2021. 2.

CMS added 144 services to its list of physician telehealth services that will continue to be covered beyond the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. CMS recently released MLN Matters MM12126, ...