Update to the Sometimes Therapy Codes and Payment Differentials
The following information appeared on, cms.gov CMS is adding 5 CPT© codes and long descriptors as “sometimes therapy” codes effective…
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North Carolina Physician Indicted for Adulterating Medical Devices for Reuse on Patients, Fabricating Records and Other Charges
The following information appeared on, justice.gov Anita Louise Jackson (“Jackson”) was a licensed North Carolina physician who operated an Ear,…
Modifier FQ—Audio-Only Communication Technology
The following information appeared on, ama-assn.org Modifier FQ (The service was furnished using audio-only communication technology) was designed to identify…
Modifier FT—Unrelated E/M visit during a Postperative Period
The following information appeared on, cms.gov The full description and use of Modifier FT is (Unrelated evaluation and management [E/M]…
Modifier FS—Split (or Shared) Evaluation and Management (E/M) Visits
The following information appeared on, govinfo.gov New CMS revisions to the Split or Shared E/M visits make many changes to…
Coverage of Surgical Dressing
The following information appeared on, cms.gov Medicare covers primary or secondary surgical dressings when used to protect or treat a…