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03/16/2026
Question: For the purposes of E/M coding, does intravenous (IV) contrast for diagnostic imaging fit the definition of “Drug therapy requiring intensive monitoring for toxicity” under the high-risk section of the medical decision-making (MDM) table’s “Risk of complications and/or morbidity or mortality of patient management”?
03/16/2026
Question: How do you code medication administration for a patient with multiple sclerosis?
03/02/2026
Question: I saw a recent article in the New York Times that discussed, among other things, physicians subletting their or other doctors’ offices. The story had a real estate focus, though, and didn’t get into the legal and regulatory requirements for physicians who do this. What should prospective sublessees be thinking about?
02/16/2026
Question: How has the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule, effective Jan. 1, 2026, affected coding of advanced primary care management (APCM)?
01/19/2026
Question: Would a possible threat to a limb meet the requirement for a critical care service?
01/12/2026
Question: Why is it important to respond to additional documentation requests (ADR) in a timely manner?
12/22/2025
Question: What is the difference between intentional and unintentional overdoses?
11/10/2025
Question: Recently HHS made some frightening accusations about Tylenol and pregnant women, and the Texas Attorney General has brought suit against the makers of Tylenol for “deceptively marketing Tylenol to pregnant mothers.” My question is: Can our doctors get into trouble now for recommending or prescribing Tylenol?
08/25/2025
Question: What role do the history and exam play in determining the level of an evaluation and management (E/M) service? Are they optional?
07/14/2025
Question: We have a patient who sometimes brings gifts such as flowers or candy to his provider. The provider has shared with us that she finds this awkward and has asked him to stop, but the patient persists. We have a harassment policy, but it seems like overkill to bring it to bear here. What should we do?

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