Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health Statistics. Shelley Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CIC, breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for common types of anxiety disorders and psychotherapy treatments used to manage them.
Facilities can limit their exposure to claim denials and external reviews by implementing a robust internal coding compliance program. This article breaks down components of a coding policy and compliance plan and approaches to monitoring coding quality.
Certain provider services such as acupuncture and cosmetic surgery are not reimbursed by Medicare. This article describes when and how to apply HCPCS modifiers for non-covered services.
