Part B Coding: Check These 2022 ED Coding and Billing Tips, Straight From Part B Reps

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand which 2022 Part B operational and billing topics were emphasized by Medicare representatives so they can check whether the full article applies to their workflow, compliance review, or training needs.

Article Sections

1. Update Your Code Books and Check Them Regularly

   General reminders about keeping current coding references and reviewing claims before submission. Focuses on maintaining coding resources and verifying documentation support.

2. MAC Customer Service Reps Can’t Choose Your Codes

   Discusses the limits of Medicare customer service support and the need for internal review of records and resources. Covers the role of documentation in code selection at a high level.

3. Mind Your Modifiers

   Covers modifier awareness in the context of bilateral or repeated procedures, claim editing, and related Part B billing concerns. Includes discussion of edit-related denials and appeal preparation at a broad level.

4. Appeal in a Timely Manner

   Addresses the appeal process after claim denials and the importance of acting within required time frames. Mentions checking MAC-specific appeal procedures.

5. Identify Drugs You Inject/Infuse

   Explains the need to report medications appropriately on facility claims when drugs are administered. Focuses on billing completeness for injectable and infusible services.

6. Know the Telehealth Device Rules

   Reviews Medicare telehealth delivery requirements during the public health emergency and the general technology expectations described by the article. Also covers audio-only telehealth billing topics at a broad level.

7. Understand Split/Shared E/Ms

   Summarizes 2022 split/shared evaluation and management reporting updates for emergency department visits. Covers substantive portion concepts and the documentation/billing implications discussed in the article.