Coding

May 16

Written By Christine Hall

CPT

2023 CPT E/M Descriptors and Guidelines - https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2023-e-m-descriptors-guidelines.pdf
RVU Calculator - https://www.aapc.com/tools/rvu-calculator.aspx

HCPCS Level II codes

HCPCS Quarterly Update - https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding/hcpcsreleasecodesets/hcpcs-quarterly-update
Pending Proposals for Codes - https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding/medhcpcsgeninfo?redirect=/medhcpcsgeninfo/08_hcpcspublicmeetings.asp08_hcpcspublicmeetings.asp

ICD-10

Code Change Tables - https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes/icd-10-cm
Comprehensive Listing ICD-10-CM - https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/Comprehensive-Listing-of-ICD-10-CM-Files.htm
FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Guidelines - Updated 07/01/2026 - https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Publications/ICD10CM/2027/ICD-10-CM-October-1-2026-FY27-Guidelines.pdf
Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice - https://www.ahima.org/landing-pages/ahima-acdis-guidelines-for-achieving-a-compliant-query-practice/

Modifiers

Appropriate Use of Assistant at Surgery Modifiers and Payment Indicators (FCSO) - https://medicare.fcso.com/coding/appropriate-use-assistant-surgery-modifiers-and-payment-indicators
Modifier 22 Fact Sheet (FCSO) - https://medicare.fcso.com/coding/modifier-22-fact-sheet
Modifier 25 code list (Cigna) - https://static.cigna.com/assets/chcp/secure/pdf/resourceLibrary/clinReimPolsModifiers/Mod_25_Code_List.xls
Modifier 25 (Novitas) - https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJH/pagebyid?contentId=00153948
Modifier 52 (FCSO) - https://medicare.fcso.com/coding/modifier-52-fact-sheet
Modifier 53 (FCSO) - https://medicare.fcso.com/coding/modifier-53-fact-sheet
Modifier 54 and 55 (FCSO) - https://medicare.fcso.com/coding/postoperative-co-management-modifiers-54-and-55
Modifiers 59, XE, XP, XS, and XU (CMS) - https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln1783722-proper-use-modifiers-59-xe-xp-xs-and-xu.pdf
Modifier 73 (FCSO) - https://medicare.fcso.com/coding/modifier-73

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