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ICD Updates
Practicefirst would like to notify its clients of the following ICD updates from CMS.
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New Vaccine Code
Practicefirst would like to notify its clients of a new vaccine code in the CPT. The new CPT...
E&M Changes 2021
Practicefirst would like to remind its clients of the 2021 E&M changes that are applicable...
2020 CMS Medical Record Changes
Practicefirst would like to notify our clients of important changes as outlined by CMS for CY...
NCCI Update
Practicefirst would like to notify our clients about a NCCI update that is effective July 1,...
Medical Coding for Critical Care in the Emergency Department Part 2: Provider Time and Documentation
With an understanding of the definition of critical care from Part 1 of this series, What...
Medical Coding for Critical Care in the Emergency Department: Part 1: What Constitutes Critical Care
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