2023 Fee Schedule
The more than 3,300-page document will take some time to review and summarize, but our first quick and focused look provides the following...
96160 & 96161 – When can Allergists use them?
Medicare has very specific documentation requirements that you’ll want to become familiar with and include in your patient notes.
PCM codes – how and when to use them
The four PCM codes are intended to reimburse physicians for the additional work they do caring for high risk, complex patients.
Information blocking requirements apply to full scope of EHI
The Advocacy Council previously informed members that, beginning on April 5, 2021, health care providers (including allergy practices) must comply with the Off…
2023 ICD-10 codes
The College’s Advocacy Council has the information you need on new ICD-10 codes. The 2023 ICD-10 codes became effective Oct. 1. Any claims on or after Oct. 1 s…
2023 discounted coding books
The Advocacy Council is excited to provide College members with special discounted pricing on OPTUM360 coding books.
Post-COVID PHE operations guidance issued by CMS
Most waivers and flexibilities will terminate at the conclusion of the PHE, and several have already been terminated.
Extract preparation – virtual exception
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) previously established this “immediate availability” requirement to mean in-person – not virtual – availab…
Extract preparation – physician supervision
Medicare rules require that a physician (or other supervising practitioner) be on-site at the location where allergy extract vials are prepared.
Telehealth and HIPAA Compliance
HHS recently issued guidance clarifying how providers may use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth services after the conclusion of the …
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