In order to bill 28292, 28295, 28296, 28297, 28298, 28299, the medial aspect of the head of the 1st metatarsal MUST be excised/removed in addition to any additional procedures that are performed to correct the hallux valgus deformity to justify and support the CPT code that is billed.
2024 is winding down and we should be getting ready to report our 2024 performance to CMS.
A common question that keeps popping up is:
“Am I required to report MIPS for 2024?”
“I order liver enzymes prior to prescribing an oral antifungal. The blood work is a part of the risk and complications to determine the level of E/M. Can I also include the prescribing of the oral antifungal as part of risk and complications since it is waiting for the lab results?”
The AMA has approved significant changes to the 2026 CPT book for Remote Monitoring Codes. If you are providing Remote Therapeutic or Remote Physiologic Monitoring, you need to be aware of these code changes. With these changes the burden associated with Remote Monitoring is reduced and you may want to look at incorporating Remote Monitoring into your practice.