New Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) codes have been created that streamline the novel coronavirus testing currently available on the United States market.

COVID-19 has continued to spread across the nation, with the current focus shifting to how we can safely return to the office, open schools, play fall sports and more. But as our country works to contain the virus and prevent further outbreaks, especially with the looming...

The nation's largest physician association is seeking to establish a path to payment for extra practice expenses required to care for patients during the COVID pandemic and possible future public health emergencies.

Findings of a new study demonstrate using ICD 10-based codified algorithm to identify rheumatoid arthritis patients in a claims database has high accuracy. The results, presented at the 14th Annual North American Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum, indicated the...

The Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule for the 2021 fiscal year has been finalized, including updates to the guidelines that need to be implemented for ICD-10-CM and PCS. The following is an overview of what’s...

Nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-ax-SpA) will have an ICD-10 code come October. And that gives patients with the condition a chance to feel empowered knowing their diagnosis is accurate.

The American Medical Association (AMA) today published an update to the CPT^® code set that includes two code additions for reporting medical services sparked by the public health response...

Even the most vocal critic of the American health care system cannot watch coverage of the current Covid-19 crisis without appreciating the heroism of each caregiver and patient fighting its most-severe consequences. Hospitals...