Allergy|Immunology - Articles

New Codes for Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)
October 1st, 2020 - Wyn Staheli, Director of Research
New codes for Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) are effective October 1, 2020 based on the grade/severity of the symptoms. This article covers the new grading scales.
Reporting the Health Effects of Vaping Now and in April 2020
December 19th, 2019 - Wyn Staheli, Director of Research
To report vaping related conditions/disorders, use the official CDC guidelines to ensure proper documentation of vaping related health conditions. There is also a new code that will become effective April 1, 2020.
Medical ID Theft
August 16th, 2019 - Namas
Medical ID Theft "So, do you guys think you can do something with that?" John asked angrily at our first meeting with him in August 2017 as he slammed a stack of medical bills, EOBs and collection letters - three inches high - down in front of my partner and I. ...
The OIG Work Plan: What Is It and Why Should I Care?
August 9th, 2019 - Namas
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) founded its Office of Inspector General (OIG) in 1976 and tasked it with the responsibility to combat waste, fraud, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and the other HHS programs. With approximately 1,600 employees, HHS OIG is the largest inspector general's office within ...
5 Ways to Minimize HIPAA Liabilities
July 12th, 2019 - BC Advantage
Last year was historic for HIPAA enforcement. The HHS Office of Civil Rights collected a record $23.5 million in settlements and judgments against providers guilty of HIPAA violations. To avoid becoming part of that unwanted statistic, it’s important to pay extra close attention to five key areas of HIPAA vulnerability. Take ...
Allergy Immunotherapy Coding Guidelines (CMS) Effective: 01/01/2006
November 26th, 2018 - Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) is a medical treatment to used to treat and prevent reactions or desensitize the immune system to specific allergens that trigger allergy symptoms. Payers have specific coverage guidance and rules for reporting injections, the specific type of antigen(s) provided and how they should be reported. Below are the coding guidelines from ...
Common Allergy CPT Codes and MUEs
October 30th, 2018 - Find-A-Code™
Below is a list of common CPT codes for Allergy and Immunology. Each code is listed with the following information: Medicare Unlikely Edits (MUEs) for both a Non-Facility (NF) and Facility (F) setting. Professional/Technical Component (PC/TC) Indicator. Key Indicator or Procedure Code Status Indicator, which is a Medicare assigned "Indicator" to each code in ...
Documentation Requirements for Allergy Testing 10/29/2018
October 30th, 2018 - Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS
Per CMS, First Coast Service Options LCD 33261: Medical record documentation (e.g., history & physical, office/progress notes, procedure report, test results) must include the following information, and be available upon request: A complete medical and immunologic history and appropriate physical exam obtained by face-to-face contact with the patient. The medical necessity for performing ...
Allergy Testing 10/29/2018
October 29th, 2018 - Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS
Allergy testing may be performed due to exaggerated sensitivity or hypersensitivity.  Using findings based on the patient’s complaint and face-to-face exam. Testing may be required to identify and determine a patient's immunologic sensitivity or reaction to certain allergens using certain CPT codes.  According to CMS, LCD 33261, allergy testing can be ...
Influenza, Are You Billing Correctly?
January 31st, 2018 - Chris Woolstenhulme, QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS
With this year's Flu season being the most widespread on record, providers are seeing more patients and giving more immunizations for influenza than normal. Here are a few things to keep in mind during this flu season.  Know the rules with your payers to ensure proper reimbursement and correct billing. For example, did you ...

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