1 / 28 / 2019
In this procedure, the provider performs manual muscle testing to determine the extent and degree of muscular weakness resulting from disease, injury, or disuse. A formal report must be...
1 / 28 / 2019
The most recent diagnostic trend among cardiologists is a “new” type of heart problem known as heart dysfunction. When heart dysfunction becomes severe, heart failure can occur. Heart failure...
1 / 28 / 2019
On February 2018 CMS released a Final Decision Memo making some “minimal” changes to the National Coverage Determination for ICD’s (20.4). CMS added magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to the...
1 / 28 / 2019
Shave Removals and Excisions Shave removal of skin lesions (CPT codes 11300–11313) includes the removal of tangential or saucerized skin lesions to a level no deeper than the base...
10 / 25 / 2018
How is Medical Necessity Factored Along with Nature of the Presenting Problem? Do you wish CMS would streamline the Evaluation and Management (“E/M”) guidelines so that everything is black and...
9 / 7 / 2018
Local Coverage Determinations are extremely important . . . Although coding guidelines, National Coverage Determinations (“NCD”), and other coding resource texts are among the most important resources available...
7 / 18 / 2018
CMS is proposing major changes affecting the way physicians report Evaluation and Management (“E/M”) visits. CMS Proposal: Practitioners Choice CMS is proposing that practitioners have a choice: Continue to...
3 / 2 / 2018
What does that mean to you as our client? – March’s invoice will show both Assistive Coding and Pinnacle Integrated Coding Solutions. – Beginning in April, you will receive an...
8 / 9 / 2017
PHC Acquires Clinical Bench 080817 (Final3)
12 / 11 / 2016
Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting is looking to add a manager to our growing business valuation practice. Our practice has doubled within the last year and we need an experienced professional to...