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 ...

As of 2023, nearly half of U.S. hospital and health systems have at least one partnership, affiliation, or ownership interest in ASCs. Reports from industry publications indicate ASCs are becoming ...

Medical coding professionals are entering a pivotal moment in 2026 as the industry grapples with the April 1 ICD-10-CM guideline updates and the most extensive CPT changes in recent memory, featuring ...

Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...

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 ...