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TriZetto Provider Solutions Cybersecurity Breach
TriZetto Provider Solutions is a healthcare IT subsidiary of Cognizant Technology Solutions that provides revenue cycle management and claims processing services to physicians, hospitals, and health systems. Trizetto has experienced a significant data breach of patient information.
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Coding
E/M Coding Office Debate
“A new patient was seen with heel pain. X-rays were taken at an outside facility, and I independently interpreted these and reviewed the labs. Based on medical decision making, I believe I should be coding E/M code 99204. The patient had one new, acute problem (previously undiagnosed) and I independently interpreted tests. To me this is a no brainer, but my office staff argues that they believe it should be E/M code 99203.”
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Coding
Wound Care Coding - Debridement in the Postop Period
“The patient initially had a gastroc recession at the right lower extremity. Our surgeon performed a debridement procedure for the right foot ulceration. It was performed in the clinic, and we planned to code it as CPT 11042. However, the patient is in the 90-day post op period from initial surgery that was performed 4 weeks ago. Is a modifier necessary to submit for payment? Is it 79?”
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MIPS
2026 is here – Are you ready for MIPS?
2026 is here – Are you ready for MIPS? This year brings a lot of changes for Podiatry in MIPS including: A Podiatry MIPS Value Pathway.
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