As the year comes to a close, we are taking a look back to see which Insider articles you, our readers, found most interesting. These were the 10 most-read stories in 2019.
- Side gigs for Allergists (April 1) – A discussion of part time opportunities for allergists.
- Ensure compliance with the new USP 797 standards for allergen extract mixing (Dec. 2) – Get USP-compliant testing supplies, lab incubation and reporting analysis.
- Everything you need to know about coding for oral food challenges (March 18) – A comprehensive review of correct codes for food allergy challenges.
- Using E&M and a procedural code on the same visit (June 10) – Using modifier -25 for billing office visits and procedures on the same patient visit.
- The latest update on USP 797 standards (Oct. 21) – The effective date for the new Chapter 797 rules was delayed until 2020.
- MOC is at a crossroads (Feb. 4) – A thoughtful review pf recommended changes to MOC.
- Insurance denials for claims submitted with modifier -25 (Nov. 25) – Dealing with denials of claims submitted with modifier -25.
- How will the 2019 Medicare Fee Schedule changes affect your practice? (Jan. 28) – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid increased reimbursement for allergen immunotherapy.
- How does your E & M coding compare to other allergists? (May 20) – A summary of the latest Medicare E & M code usage.
- Greater price transparency – coming soon to your office (April 8) – Consumers may “price shop” for health care.
