System optimization is the process of improving the performance of a system by identifying and fixing issues that affect its functionality. Every year CPT© strives to optimize the code set by deleting outdated codes, updating codes and guidelines and adding new codes that better describe procedures and are up to date with advances in medicine. […]
Its that time of year again time to hit the refresh button on the CPT© code set. Ever year on January 1st we get a refreshed code set– one that’s has been refurbished to better reflect current medical procedures and new innovations. With a healthcare system constantly evolves, expanding and modernizing it is important that […]
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Evaluation & Management 2023 and Beyond
CPT© Renovation CY2023
On June 17, 2022, the FDA amended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization (PDF) to authorize use for all patients 6 months – 4 years old. Get important vial and dosing information. CMS issued new CPT codes effective June 17, 2022: Code 91308 for vaccine product: Long descriptor: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) (coronavirus disease […]
CPT© Updates 2022
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Wound care is a vital part of the overall health and care of patients. Proper wound care prevents infection and complications in addition to helping speed up the healing process, so patients heal quicker and in general with less scarring. When dealing with wounds, debridement and active wound management can cause confusion. In this session […]