January 9, 2026
Coding & Reimbursement: Use and Abuse of Modifier -25
Review the guidance and conduct an internal audit to confirm that your providers and staff are applying this modifier appropriately.
Coding & Reimbursement Articles
October 1, 2025
Take a Data-Informed Approach to Compliance
Coding & Reimbursement
An effective strategy will help practices avoid costly errors and ensure accurate reimbursement.
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
July 1, 2025
How to Code the Novel Treatment for AMD
Coding & Reimbursement
Practice management guidance for photobiomodulation of the retina
By Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, FNAO
July 1, 2025
Coding & Compliance: Expanded ASC Coding and Billing Case Examples
This follow-up to my 2024 checklist offers additional surgical scenarios.
By Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCSR
June 1, 2025
Postoperative Challenges With Premium IOLs
Coding & Reimbursement
Who is responsible for the cost of addressing the issue—the patient or a third-party payor?
By Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
May 1, 2025
Coding & Compliance: 10 Steps to Bulletproof Internal Chart Audits
A detailed guide for ambulatory surgery centers
By Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCSR
March 1, 2025
Coding & Reimbursement: Navigating New Coverage Challenges for MIGS
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP, Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
January 1, 2025
Coding & Reimbursement: Navigating a Cataract TPE Audit
Best practices for passing the first round
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
November 1, 2024
Coding & Reimbursement: Is the Patient New or Established?
The payer's definition is crucial.
By Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
August 30, 2024
Coding & Reimbursement
Optimizing efficiency
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
August 1, 2024
Coding & Reimbursement
A review of what’s covered and what’s not
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
June 1, 2024
Coding & Reimbursement
Part C Medicare vs traditional Medicare
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
May 1, 2024
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
Don't delay reimbursement
By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB
April 1, 2024
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
The ASC and unlisted procedure codes
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
March 1, 2024
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
Office-based cataract surgery and coding
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
January 1, 2024
Coding & Reimbursement
Time for the annual update
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
September 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
THE ANSWER FOR DISCARDED DRUG
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
August 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
WISDOM FROM A 40-YEAR VETERAN
By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB
July 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
CODING THE ABORTED MIGS
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
June 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
SURGERY MODIFIERS -58 AND -78
By Laurie Brown, MBA, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, LSSYB, Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
May 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
CODING, DRY EYE DISEASE AND DEWS II
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
April 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
YOU’VE RECEIVED A CMS AUDIT — NOW WHAT?
By Brittney Irwin, COT, CPC-A, CEP
March 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
AT LAST: 2023 CMS UPDATES
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
February 1, 2023
Coding & Reimbursement
NEW DRUG MODIFIER JZ
By Kirk Mack, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA
December 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
NOT CODED VS NOT COVERED
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
November 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
2023 TO BRING MORE CHANGES TO E/M CODES
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
October 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
MODIFIER 25 REVIEW
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
September 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
CATARACT SURGERY + GLAUCOMA STENTS
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
August 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
WHEN THE IRRIGATING SOLUTION IS A DRUG
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
July 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
THE LATEST ON SECOND-EYE CATARACT SURGERIES
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
June 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
BEWARE THE EO/IMAGING OVERLAP
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
May 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
EXTENDED OPHTHALMOSCOPY FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGIST
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
April 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
THE CONSOLIDATED BILLING REPORT & OPHTHALMOLOGY
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
March 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
ATTENTION, MIGS SURGEONS
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
February 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN: 2022 CODING CHANGES ARE HERE
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
January 1, 2022
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT
BENIGN SKIN LESIONS: CAN YOUR DOCUMENTATION STAND UP TO SCRUTINY?
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
Global surgery rules review
Coding & Reimbursement
The where, why and how of test interpretations
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
What's new in CPT for 2020?
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
ECP coding and billing update
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
Get up to speed on FA and ICG testing
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
Designated health services and ophthalmology
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
Cataract co-management with premium IOLs
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
Changes coming in 2021 for E/M
By Brandy H. Sperry, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA, Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, FNAO
Coding & Reimbursement
All about add-ons
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
Keep up with H&P changes
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
Coding & Reimbursement
MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFFICE-BASED SURGERY
By Suzanne L. Corcoran, COE
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