decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 10 (October)
CPT 2011 adds new observation codes but sets stage for pay cuts with bundling
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Article Overview
This article explains selected 2011 CPT updates for evaluation and management and surgical coding, including the addition of resequenced observation-care codes and discussion of bundling concerns. It is relevant to coding professionals, billing staff, and specialty practices that follow CPT revisions and payer policy differences. The piece also notes how CPT guidance may differ from Medicare/CMS billing expectations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand which 2011 CPT updates may affect observation service reporting and why payer policy alignment remains important when coding these services.
Article Sections
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New E/M codes and resequencing
Overview of the 2011 CPT changes affecting evaluation and management reporting, including resequenced codes and their placement within the book.
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How they're used
General discussion of the reporting context for observation services and the relationship between CPT guidance and Medicare/CMS practice.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames 2011 CPT changes for evaluation and management coding
- What the article says about resequenced observation-care reporting
- Why payer guidance differences are relevant to observation services
- How bundling trends are presented as a concern for affected specialties
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Cardiology practices
- Surgery practices
- Compliance and revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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