Coding and Reimbursement

ICD-10 Resources

Effective October 1, 2013 ICD-10-CM will be used by all providers in every health care setting. The American Academy of Neurology will continue to provide resources to ensure Neurologists are prepared for this transition.

Learn more about ICD-10 here.

Are you where you should be? Check your implementation status with the following ICD-10 preparation timelines for both:

• Small Providers and
• Large Providers

Additional ICD-10 Resources:

• American Association of Professional Coders
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

ICD-9 Coding

A basic understanding of the appropriate use of ICD-9-CM codes is essential to receiving the appropriate reimbursement and avoiding unnecessary denials.

Find more information on ICD-9 Coding.

CPT Coding

Consultation Codes Information

On October 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final ruling regarding the 2010 Physician Fee Schedule. One of the major announcements in the Final Rule is the elimination of payment for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010. Physicians should not bill consultation codes to Medicare for dates of service past December 31.

Find more information on consultation codes.

Evaluation & Management

The Coding Subcommittee of the Medical Economics and Management Committee has developed E/M templates for use by neurologists as a means to assist them in coding appropriately for level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 new patient/consultation; level 1, 2, and 3 initial hospitalization; level 1, 2, and 3 subsequent hospital visits; and level 2, 3, 4, and 5 established patient visits.

Find more information on Evaluation and Management.