Reimbursement and Coding Updates for 2012

According to ACEP's article, Reimbursement and Coding Updates for 2012, the following reimbursement and coding changes have occurred in 2012:

• 2012 Conversion Factor 
• Emergency Department RVUs 
• Telehealth Expansion (includes Emergency Department Services)
• Regulatory Update
• Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) 
• CPT Coding Changes for 2012 
• Changes to Observation Codes 
• Time Not a Factor in ED Code Selection
•  ICD-9 code changes for 2012  (effective October 1, 2011 - relevant to Emergency Medicine)
• Chart with the following:
• ICD-9 codes detail influenza with other specific respiratory manifestations
• ICD-9 codes detail causes of anaphylactic shock and other reactions
• V codes expand the list of factors influencing health status and contact with health services that could help explain the reason for an ED visit
• Additional Resources

To view the full article, please go to the following link: Reimbursement and Coding Updates for 2012

For additional billing and coding resources as well as referrals to specialists, please click the following link: Medical Reimbursement, Inc. Resources