Why was the creation of a new audio-only modifier necessary? Several reasons: data collection, policy implementation, health care equity, widespread need, and service specificity. Prior to the ...
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Medical Coding in 2026 Undergoes Major Shifts in CPT Additions and ICD-10 Structural Rules
In 2026, medical coding saw two defining changes: the addition of 288 CPT/HCPCS codes that formalize billing for emerging AI and digital health services, and an April ICD-10-CM update that overhauled ...
Modifier -33 is attached to the lab CPT code for the cholesterol screening. ICD-9 code V77.91 (screening for lipoid disorders) is coded as an additional diagnosis. Modifier -33 is not required on ...
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Mastering Medicare billing changes for 2026
Medicare’s 2026 updates are reshaping billing rules, CPT code valuations, and reimbursement structures, pushing clinics and ...
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