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Vitalware's experts and industry thought-leadership are often referenced in articles about the business of U.S. healthcare. Here is an informative selection of those industry news articles and blogs from leading publications and experts.

Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: Billing for Moderate Sedation?

In order to bill for Moderate Sedation (CPT Codes 99151-99157), how many medications/agents (examples: versed & fentanyl) are required to be administered? Could it be just one, or does it have to be more than one?

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Latest Updates Related to COVID-19 Coding and Billing: June 8, 2021

The COVID-19 public health emergency continues to inspire changes to coding and billing practices and guidelines that impact physicians, healthcare providers, and coding and billing professionals. Several organizations recently announced changes related to COVID-19 that could impact all healthcare professionals.

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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: Charging for Buddy Taping/ Finger Immobilization?

How is buddy taping/Ace bandaging/immobilization of fingers or toes typically charged in the Emergency Room?

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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: CPT Code for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection?

What is the CPT code for an endoscopic submucosal dissection?

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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: Reporting on Device Dependent Procedure?

How do we report when a device dependent procedure is performed but no device or implant is used?

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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Administration?

Can the COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments, i.e. casirivimab/imdevimab or bamlanivimab/etesevimab, be provided to a patient admitted with COVID-19?

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