2013 CPT codes lookup and HCPCS code lookup made easy on SuperCoder!

Minimize 2013 Transition hurdles with updated HCPCS and CPT 2013 Info at your fingertips

In the year 2013 there will be 234 HCPCS changes and end number of new CPT codes that will take you and your practice by surprise. But with a quick and easy resource you can overcome all your coding and billing dilemmas and ensure that you are getting all the deserved reimbursement! You can ensure a smooth sailing for your practice with CPT and HCPCS code information at your fingertips and save time and effort to keep your practice compliant and profitable.

With convenient online tools like Specialty Physician Coder, Code Search and Fast Coder one can easily access all the new codes and ensure a compliant and profitable year ahead. Often coders find it difficult to find HCPCS and CPT code changes easily that are relevant for their practice but in 2013 subscribers to Supercoder will be able to do so in a single click. A new Historical Reference toolbar has been added to enable subscribers to view HCPCS level II and CPT 2013 new and deleted codes for their particular specialty and access changes for all specialties. Moreover, with the new rates and codes effective from Jan.1, subscribers will continue to have access to  2012 fees, deleted code information, and more because of the new feature - Historical Reference bar and you can easily print this information for your reference. Here is a glimpse of some of the new features to make your 2013 CPT codes lookup and HCPCS code look-up easier, compliant and profitable:

·         2012 Fee Schedules: Get useful information from six fee schedules for 2012 fees that will enable you to check 2012 fees, RVUs, and MUEs.

·         E/M Guidelines: Read as well as print all new definitions that are added to the 2013 E/M Guidelines.

• HCPCS 2013 Code Changes: Get to see all the changes of new and revised codes affecting your specialty and compare the changes accordingly.
• Deleted Codes: Access all the archived code information that has been sorted by codeset to help you find historical code info including lay terms, CCI edits, allowed modifiers.
• CPT® 2013 Code Changes: View new and deleted codes for each CPT® 2013 section.

With these new and updated features and coding information available online you can easily file clean and compliant claims and secure your reimbursement. Having all the coding and billing information online gives you instant access and reduces your time and effort when it comes to coding and billing accurately.

About Supercoder.com:  Keep yourself updated with all the latest changes with Physician Coder, Code Search and Fast Coder that gives you instant access to 2013 CPT codes lookup and HCPCS code look-up– now live on SuperCoder.

568 CPT and 234 HCPCS Code Changes Now Live Only on SuperCoder

“Prepare to keep your practice profitable with the massive CPT and HCPCS code changes coming your way in 2013”

The coming year will bring in a vast sea of changes with almost 568 CPT changes and 234 HCPCS changes. These code changes will potentially affect your practice unless you ensure timely preparation with all the essential resources. Coders often struggle to find the CPT and HCPCS code changes pertinent to their specialty but this year subscribers to SuperCoder’s Physician Coder will be able to do so in a single click. 

The introduction of the new Historical Reference toolbar in Physician coder will help subscribers to view their specialty’s associated HCPCS level II new and deleted codes and access changes for all specialties. Moreover, the CPT® 2013 codes plus previous years' CPT® code changes are also live on this handy compliance resource. Coders can easily access the just-in CPT codes to stay on top of the year's upcoming CPT® changes. That’s not all the added info coming to each Physician Coder – offered in 25+ specialties! When new rates and codes become effective Jan. 1, you’ll still have access to 2012 fees, deleted code information, and more from this new Historical Reference bar. You can conveniently search across ICD-9, ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT ® Codes & comply with CCI, NCDs and LCDs at an affordable price. For deleted codes connect to archived code information divided by codeset so you can find historical code info including lay terms, CCI edits, allowed modifiers without having to know the code number. This comprehensive resource takes care of all your coding and billing needs thereby keeping your practice compliant and profitable throughout the year.

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Supercoder’s Code Connect featuring CPT Assistant to help you overcome denials with ease

Take the guesswork out of your coding and billing and overcome denials with the AMA punch – all conveniently packaged in Supercoder’s Code Connect featuring CPT Assistant

With a commitment to help medical coders by providing coding information and resources, SuperCoder.com offers a valuable resource – Code Connect – that will help coders plug all the loopholes to reduce errors and file clean and compliant claims. This tool not only allows users to save time but also work efficiently and effectively. 

“All the AMA's CPT® Assistantreference articles that help to overcome denials can be easily accessed on your desktop. Coders can simply enter a CPT® code and instantly connect with all of the CPT® Assistant articles that the AMA has published on the code since 1990,” said Jen Godreau, Director of Development & Operations, SuperCoder, giving out details about this unique tool. 

Having the ultimate guidance of the AMA, coders can easily understand codes and appropriately use them to file correct claims. Moreover, coders can simultaneously search CPT® Assistant 2012 & 1990-2011 Archives that will save time thereby maximizing efficiency. Authentic coding information, CPT code related information, articles from the AMA and monthly news and update makes this resource a must-have for all.

“This comprehensive CPT assistant tool will significantly boost efficiencies and reduce risks and has been priced reasonably at $199.95 with an amazing 10% discount throughout the month of November,” concludes Godreau.

To take advantage of this incredible offer just visit our webpage at code-connectand use the coupon code EXTRA10. Stay ahead of competition with definitive guidance from the AMA to understand codes better and get timely updates on your fingertips. With this valuable resource you can overcome all odds and code and bill correctly and efficiently to ensure a smooth sailing for your practice.

About SuperCoder.com

SuperCoder.com has emerged as a robust online coding platform, providing user-friendly online code lookup, trusted medical coding tools, specialty-specific coding newsletters and expert coding information that enables medical practitioners to code accurately and efficiently while increasing their profits.

Modifier –PD One of the Biggest Changes of CPT 2012

2012’s biggest change did not come in the form of the addition or deletion of a CPT code, but rather initiation of a modifier. 

The CPT 2012 manual brought several CPT procedure codes and modifier changes. But on top of all the changes, the big news was inception of modifier PD. It was introduced to designate services furnished to a Medicare beneficiary in the three days prior to an inpatient admission in a facility wholly owned or wholly operated by the hospital. This is inclusive of the physician practices that self-designate ownership interest, as well as enable payment at the facility rate and identify that the service is subject to the three day payment window. 

The existing as well as new patient definitions in the Evaluation and  Management (E/M) guidelines was revised to add further clarifications to the words “ specialties” and “subspecialties”. According to this revision, even if the physician is of the same specialty, differences between the subspecialty would require a significant new patient work-up and would be considered a new visit, say for instance cardiologist vs. electrophysiologist.

CPT codes 2012 lookupfor some specialties: 

CPT codes for Integumentary services related to surgery

There have been extensive changes for Integumentary services including the deletion of 24 codes, revision of six codes and the addition of eight new codes. The Skin Replacement codes (15271-15278) subheading was revised drastically. New skin replacement guidelines were added to state that skin replacement surgery now consists of the surgical preparation and topical placement of an autograft, which includes cultured tissue autograft, or skin substitute homograft, allograft and xenograft. 

CPT procedure codesfor Musculoskeletal services related to surgery

Two new codes for the treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture were added to the Musculoskeletal section of CPT 2012 which are code 20527 for the injection of an enzyme, such as collagenase, into the contracture and code 26341 is the follow up code for the manipulation of the Dupuytren Cord POST ENZYME injection. This code is to be used for subsequent visit(s) post the initial injection.

The phrase "bone biopsy included when performed" has been added to all vertebroplasty codes to be consistent with the kyphoplasty codes. You cannot report a separate bone biopsy in addition to a vertebroplasty. It’s not acceptable anymore. 

CPT codes cardiology (for Cardiovascular services related to surgery)

CPT code 71090, insertion pacemaker, fluoroscopy, radiological supervision and interpretation was assessed and found to be used in combination with Pacemaker/ICD procedures more than 75% of the time and as such as has been deleted. If fluoroscopic guidance is used for diagnostic lead evaluation minus lead insertion, coders need to use 76000, fluoroscopy up to 1 hour physician time.

CPT codes for Digestive system services related to surgery

CPT codes 49080 and 49081 (abdominal paracentesis) have made way for codes 49082-abdominal paracentesis without imaging guidance, 49083-WITH imaging guidance, and 49084-Peritoneal lavage with imaging guidance.

This is just a glimpse of few of the CPT code and verbiage changes that was incorporated this year and that had a say in your practice’s coding.

Everything your Ob-Gyn Practice Needs to Know about PQRS and eRx

If your Ob-Gyn practice is not taking part in both the PQRS and eRx programs, you could be facing penalties and missing out on hard-earned money. 

And even if you’re participating, you need to be well-versed with the latest updates. You can avoid the adjustments and take advantage of the incentives the CMS provides for e-Prescribing if you have sound understanding of eRx Incentive Program, hardship exemptions and payment adjustment exclusions, how to submit a hardship exemption request, and other aspects of e-prescribing!

At present, only about one in five health care professionals who can participate in the PQRS do so. Even though participation in both the programs is non-compulsory, providers who are able to take part in these programs but opt not to, will receive payment reductions from Medicare in the coming years.

To ensure your payments don’t get slashed, you can tune in to a FREE webinar on The Ins and Outs of Physician Quality Reporting and E-Prescribing for Ob-Gyn by coding expert, Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA.

This 60-minute webinar will help you clear all your E-prescribing doubts. In the webinar, you’ll

·         Find out where you can get the latest updates and information on the programs to ensure successful participation.

·         Figure out which reporting period and data submission method is best for your practice as CMS offers more than one method 

·         The claim examples in the webinar will make everything easier for you

·         Learn which quality measures you can quickly adopt for easy reporting every time

·         Learn why getting into the habit of reporting quality measures now may enhance your practice’s value to commercial payers as they are eyeing the agency’s progress with PQRS and E-Rx programs

All this and a thousand other e-prescribing tips for no cost at all. Visit this link to register for this FREE webinar. http://www.supercoder.com/exclusives/webinars

Learn How to Code Nitroglycerin Injections and Brace Rx Management Documentation

Use 37202 for Nitroglycerin Injections

Question: Can you charge for nitroglycerin injections x 2 when carrying out a right posterior tibial angioplasty as well as right peroneal angioplasty? If so, which codes do you use for the full service?

Answer: You are not supposed to separately code nitroglycerin injections in catheter services for accurate CPT coding. The injections are a normal part of the procedure and must not be reported with their own codes.

Caution: Some coders wish to report 37202 (Transcatheter therapy, infusion other than for thrombolysis, any type [e.g., spasmolytic, vasoconstrictive]) for these nitroglycerin bolus injections. However, you must reserve 37202 for "prolonged infusions into peripheral arteries," as per CPT® Assistant (April 1998).

For the right posterior tibial and right peroneal angioplasty CPT coding, you should report 37228 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty) for one vessel and +37232 (Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty [List separately in addition to code for primary procedure]) for the second vessel.

For CPT coding purposes, CPT® counts the posterior tibial as well as the peroneal as separate vessels in the same vascular territory. So you may report every single intervention in this case separately.

Strengthen Rx Management Documentation

Question: Is there a specific code for writing a prescription?

Answer: As per CPT coding , writing prescriptions are a part of an E/M service. This is just part of the cost of seeing patients, much similar to office supplies. There is no particular code that payers will reimburse for writing a prescription.

Note: In case you review the Table of Risk in the 1995 or year 1997 E/M Documentation Guidelines, you'll see "Prescription drug management" designated as "Moderate" level of risk under "Management Options Selected." This is how prescription drug management can affect your E/M level.

Best possible practice is for the provider to document prescription's actual management. For instance, in case the cardiologist renews a cholesterol-related prescription, the plan of care may maintain that the patient has been bearing the present dosage well and it is keeping her numbers where they are required to be, therefore the physician is now renewing the prescription. As another instance, the physician may state that she's selecting a specific cardiovascular drug as it is safer in combination with the patient's diabetes medication.

Medical Coding and Billing Tip: ICD-9 includes V68.1 (Issue of repeat prescriptions), however you shouldn't report V68.1 with an E/M code in case the only cause the patient comes in is to pick up a prescription. Without face-to-face time and an actual evaluation and management service, you must not bill an E/M code.