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Sep 24th, 2026
Understanding ASC Pricing
Medicare uses a separate payment system when certain surgical services are provided in an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC). This system determines a rate for facility services based on Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs), similar to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), but there are differences. Learn more about this payment system.
Jul 30th, 2026
Billing Developmental Disorders
Developmental disorders are conditions that impair physical, cognitive, language, behavioral, and/or social development and typically begin in childhood. Services for these disorders focus primarily on improving quality of life and treatment often requires specialized evaluation, therapy, educational support, and long-term management. Coverage varies by payer.
Jul 14th, 2026
Principal Diagnosis vs First Listed (ICD-10-CM)
Are principal diagnosis and first listed diagnosis the same thing in ICD-10-CM coding? The answer is yes and no.
Jul 13th, 2026
Coding Aggression
by Wyn Staheli, Director of Content - innoviHealth
Which code should I use to report aggression? Professional judgment is required to determine the appropriate code to use since there is no specific ICD-10-CM code that describes aggression alone.
May 14th, 2026
MLN Connects Newsletter for May 14, 2026
by CMS - MLNConnects
Claims, Pricers & Codes - Bone Growth Stimulators Reclassified as Class II Devices: Get Updated Billing Information - MLN Matters® Articles - Acute Kidney Injury & ESRD Billing: Ending the AX Modifier Requirement – Revised - From Our Federal Partners - 2026 Multi-country Hantavirus...
May 4th, 2026
AMA Study on Impact of E/M Changes
by Wyn Staheli, Director of Content - innoviHealth
Significant changes to the office and outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) CPT codes (99201-99215) took place in 2021. In 2023, those changes were applied to many other E/M service codes. In 2025, the American Medical Association (AMA) published the results of a study aimed at seeing just how impactful those changes were.
Apr 15th, 2026
Electrical Stimulation Guidance
by Find-A-Code™
Electrical stimulation refers to the use of controlled electrical currents applied to the body to stimulate nerves or muscles for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. It can reduce pain, trigger muscle contractions, improve circulation, and support nerve function or retraining.
Apr 9th, 2026
Bipolar Disorders Coding Table
by Wyn Staheli, Director of Content - innoviHealth
On November 5, 2025, CMS officially released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (click here to review the press release).There are three significant changes that will affect reimbursement rate including the addition of another conversion factor.
In a report, the Office of the Inspector General found that Medicare improperly paid for catheters and kits. To avoid improper payments, review the Urological Supplies provider compliance tip for more information.
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