Correction: When to count tests for E/M coding based on MDM
There has been a great deal of confusion regarding how to count tests/procedures for purposes of coding office visits based on medical decision making (MDM), a…
More clarification of 2022 proposed fee schedule
New Medicare billing rights for physician assistantsBeginning Jan. 1, 2022, physician assistants (PAs) will be able to bill Medicare independently for their se…
What’s new at the College’s House of Delegates
A key component of the College’s House of Delegates’ strategic plan was to develop a network of allergists throughout the United States. This program is off to…
Patients’ plans don’t cover allergy services? How to help
Recently, a College member reached out to us about a patient’s health care plan that no longer covers allergy related services like skin testing and allergen i…
More E/M coding direction
The 2020 physician fee schedule finalized changes in evaluation and management (E/M) codes that became effective Jan. 1, 2021. It quickly became evident from p…
Need guidance on E/M codes based on time?
The 2020 physician fee schedule finalized changes in evaluation and management (“E/M”) codes that became effective Jan.1, 2021. It quickly became evident from …
No Surprises Act Update
On June 8, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) began reviewing the regulation that will implement key details of the No Surprises Act. OMB re…
Advocacy, networking and more
The College’s House of Delegates is here for you -- our members -- to collect and disseminate local, regional and state policy intel to the Advocacy Council so…
Cost measure could directly impact allergists
On March 11, the Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) announced it does not recommend the Asthma/COPD Episode-Based Cost Measure for inclusion in the Merit-b…
Your advocacy connection
If you’re from the Southeastern part of the country, take part in the region’s House of Delegates town hall meeting. It’s your opportunity to discuss nonclinic…
… results in Advocacy Resources.
