Advance Your Expertise with Online Dermatology Training from Compass Healthcare Academy
Healthcare regulations, coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer expectations continue to evolve. For medical coding and practice management professionals, staying current isn’t optional—it’s an important part of protecting your practice, reducing risk, and supporting operational efficiency. Compass Healthcare Academy makes expert-led education accessible with convenient, on-demand online training and AAPC-approved CEUs. Developed by the experts […]
Superficial Radiation Therapy 2026 CPT Code Overhaul: An Updated Guide for Dermatology Practices
The landscape for billing and coding Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) is undergoing a significant shift. With the 2026 CPT code updates, the American Medical Association has completely restructured how these [...] Unmatched Expertise in Healthcare Consulting: Your Partner for Compliance & Growth
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, navigating complex regulations, optimizing revenue integrity, and ensuring bulletproof compliance requires more than just a consultant—it demands a seasoned team with deep, collective expertise. [...] Navigating 2026 Skin Substitute Policy Changes: A Guide for Dermatology Practices
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented significant changes to the payment methodology for skin substitute products beginning in CY 2026 that will significantly reduce the reimbursement [...] CMS Halts Medicare Claims Payments Due to Government Shutdown: Key Steps for Healthcare Providers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a temporary pause on Medicare claims payments effective October 1, 2025, as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. This action is part of standard CMS contingency plans when congressional payment “extenders” lapse without renewal. Understanding the Medicare Claims Payment Delay CMS has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors […]
Lipoma Excision CPT® Codes & Reimbursement Strategies
Breaking Down Lipoma Excision CPT® Codes Selecting the right code depends on location, depth, and size of the lipoma. Here are some examples: Subcutaneous Lipomas (Above Fascia) Face/Scalp (≤2 cm) → 21011 (POS 11 allowed) Back/Flank (≥3 cm) → 21931 (POS 11 rarely allowed) Hand/Foot (≤1.5 cm) → 26115 or 28043 (POS 11 allowed) Subfascial Lipomas (Below Fascia) Neck/Thorax (≥5 cm) → 21554 (POS 11 […]