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01/12/2026
The annual wellness visit (AWV) is a chance for providers to reconnect with their patients and refresh their care plans. But a coding expert reminds you that AWVs also offer opportunities to perform other reimbursable services based on what comes up in the examination — yet many practices leave that money on the table.
01/12/2026
Get ready for digital data and remote monitoring updates in 2026. Beginning Jan. 1, the AMA will add a number of changes to CPT codes for two related sections of the CPT manual: Digitally Stored Data Services/Remote Physiologic Monitoring; and Remote Physiologic Monitoring Treatment Management Services.
01/12/2026
You know that your provider’s conversion factor will be based on their participation in an advanced alternative payment model (APM). Effective Jan. 1, 2026, qualifying participants (QP) will receive a higher conversion factor than non-QPs. But you’re not alone if you don’t know how to confirm a provider’s advanced alternative payment model particpation status.
01/12/2026
In the Jan. 6 issue, Part B News released a cache of predictions that our reporters and industry sources believe will impact the industry this year. Here's a series of bonus predictions that serve as key points to keep an eye on this calendar year.
01/12/2026
Question: Why is it important to respond to additional documentation requests (ADR) in a timely manner?
01/12/2026
Practices upped their annual wellness visit (AWV) reporting and cleared a new high in reimbursement for subsequent AWV code G0439 in 2024, topping $1.1 billion in payments.

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