AMA publishes CPT code for spine to cover bone-anchored annular closure device placement after lumbar discectomy, improving coding accuracy.

Coders must follow certain coding rules in addition to supplying the correct current procedural terminology code for the procedure, according to Physicians Practice. For procedures that can be ...

Notably, the treatment modality does not refer to the type of psychotherapy provided (i.e., individual, group, or family therapy). Q: What elements must be included in a provider’s documentation of ...

CMS adopts Final Rule for 2026 Physician Fee Schedule in line with proposed rule for CPT code 976102026 rates for physician offices, home visits, ...

Often, a physician will decide to perform a subchondroplasty during arthroscopic joint surgery to treat subchondral bone defects (microfractures). A version of this article was first published April 1 ...

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., the makers of the Barricaid® Annular Closure Device, announced that the AMA has published a new ...

The American Medical Association revealed the 2019 Current Procedural Terminology code set, which includes significant changes to CPT codes and descriptors. 1. The AMA changed 335 codes to reflect ...

The first of November we welcomed the publication of the CY 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which clarified coding rules around cognitive function intervention. The same week we ...