decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2013 Issue 1 (January)
New guidance for pain pump reporting in 2013
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Article Overview
This article explains updated CPT guidance affecting pain pump refill reporting in 2013 and discusses related documentation considerations. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and clinicians who work with pump implant services and need to understand the general reporting framework and supporting documentation themes referenced by CPT Assistant.
Why This Topic Matters
Pump refill reporting changed in 2013, and the article helps readers recognize that the guidance affects who may perform the service, what types of clinical circumstances are discussed, and why documentation matters for supporting reporting of these services.
Article Sections
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Pump Implants
Introduces the topic area of pump implant services and related reporting guidance.
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Skilled refills in 2013 and beyond
Summarizes the updated reporting guidance discussed for pump refill services and the general documentation and practice considerations referenced by the article.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic of updated CPT guidance for pump refill reporting
- How the article frames skilled refill services in relation to pump implant procedures
- Why documentation and scope-of-practice considerations are emphasized
- What types of supporting information are discussed in relation to reporting pump-related services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Physicians
- Non-physician practitioners
- Practice managers
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