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Review the guidance and conduct an internal audit to confirm that your providers and staff are applying this modifier appropriately.
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October 1, 2025
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An effective strategy will help practices avoid costly errors and ensure accurate reimbursement.
Take a Data-Informed Approach to Compliance
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
July 1, 2025
Coding & Reimbursement
Practice management guidance for photobiomodulation of the retina
How to Code the Novel Treatment for AMD
By Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, FNAO
July 1, 2025
This follow-up to my 2024 checklist offers additional surgical scenarios.
Coding & Compliance: Expanded ASC Coding and Billing Case Examples
By Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCSR
June 1, 2025
Coding & Reimbursement
Who is responsible for the cost of addressing the issue—the patient or a third-party payor?
Postoperative Challenges With Premium IOLs
By Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
May 1, 2025
A detailed guide for ambulatory surgery centers
Coding & Compliance: 10 Steps to Bulletproof Internal Chart Audits
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Best practices for passing the first round
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By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
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The payer's definition is crucial.
Coding & Reimbursement: Is the Patient New or Established?
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August 30, 2024
Optimizing efficiency
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A review of what’s covered and what’s not
Coding & Reimbursement
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
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Part C Medicare vs traditional Medicare
Coding & Reimbursement
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
May 1, 2024
Don't delay reimbursement
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB
April 1, 2024
The ASC and unlisted procedure codes
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
March 1, 2024
Office-based cataract surgery and coding
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
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Time for the annual update
Coding & Reimbursement
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
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THE ANSWER FOR DISCARDED DRUG
Coding & Reimbursement
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
August 1, 2023
WISDOM FROM A 40-YEAR VETERAN
Coding & Reimbursement
By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB
July 1, 2023
CODING THE ABORTED MIGS
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
June 1, 2023
SURGERY MODIFIERS -58 AND -78
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By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB, Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
May 1, 2023
CODING, DRY EYE DISEASE AND DEWS II
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
April 1, 2023
YOU’VE RECEIVED A CMS AUDIT — NOW WHAT?
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AT LAST: 2023 CMS UPDATES
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
February 1, 2023
NEW DRUG MODIFIER JZ
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By Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
December 1, 2022
NOT CODED VS NOT COVERED
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
November 1, 2022
2023 TO BRING MORE CHANGES TO E/M CODES
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
September 1, 2022
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WHEN THE IRRIGATING SOLUTION IS A DRUG
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
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BEWARE THE EO/IMAGING OVERLAP
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May 1, 2022
EXTENDED OPHTHALMOSCOPY FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGIST
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April 1, 2022
THE CONSOLIDATED BILLING REPORT & OPHTHALMOLOGY
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March 1, 2022
ATTENTION, MIGS SURGEONS
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
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IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN: 2022 CODING CHANGES ARE HERE
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
January 1, 2022
BENIGN SKIN LESIONS: CAN YOUR DOCUMENTATION STAND UP TO SCRUTINY?
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Global surgery rules review
Coding & Reimbursement
The where, why and how of test interpretations
Coding & Reimbursement
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What's new in CPT for 2020?
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ECP coding and billing update
Coding & Reimbursement
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Get up to speed on FA and ICG testing
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Designated health services and ophthalmology
Coding & Reimbursement
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Cataract co-management with premium IOLs
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Changes coming in 2021 for E/M
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By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, FNAO
All about add-ons
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
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By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
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