Make sure vendors have experience with urology practices and are HIPAAcompliantIn the new age of medicine, electronic medical records (EMR) systemswill transform the way you practice. Last month, I discussed the benefitsof EMR and its ability to facilitate many of the goals common to all practices-efficiency,correct coding, Medicare and HIPAA compliance, and improved outcomes. Inthis column, I will discuss how to select an EMR system, including productfeatures, vendor support, and cost.
Potential code for prior authorizations on AMA CPT Editorial Panel meeting agenda
March 28th 2024"Good public and economic policy must align costs, benefits, and incentives; currently, all costs are incurred by physician practices, and all financial savings and benefits from prior authorization accrue to health insurance plans, leading to perverse incentives,” says Alex Shteynshlyuger, MD.
How to code for removal of a bladder calculus via a Mitrofanoff
March 22nd 2024"Per CPT coding instructions, when procedures or services performed by physicians do not have a valid or descriptive CPT or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code, the service should be reported using an unlisted code," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.