- 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