Documentation tip: An AMA CPT directive states to report -53 modifier, which is for a discontinued procedure (physician modifier). ASCs should report according to MCR ASC Processing Manual and/or ...
The FY 2026 ICD-10-CM guidelines bring refined updates for coding digestive system diseases, helping improve accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement. Coders must manage detailed rules, from ...
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 ...