Archive for September 2020
Fine Needle Aspiration, Core Needle Biopsy, & Other Skin Flap Grafts Covered In CPT Integumentary Webinar
The Refresh With YES: CPT Integumentary – Flap Grafts and FNA Learning Path shows learners how to correctly assign codes for Integumentary Procedures, including flap grafts and fine needle aspiration (FNA), divided into 9-18-minute webinars. This learning path specifically discusses CPT coding for flap grafts, such as adjacent tissue transfers/rearrangements and pedicle flaps. The differences in codes for FNA and core needle biopsy (CNB) procedures are explored, and examples of coding FNA procedures with CNB are provided. Learners will also review the applicable CPT Assistant advice and CPT coding guidelines.
Read More2022 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice Changes Process for Risk Adjustment Scores
CMS has released Part 1 of the 2022 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice, which reviews the updates to the Part C CMS-HCC risk adjustment model and the application of encounter data (CMS, 2020). Changes to the CMS Advance Notice are scheduled to be finalized by April 5, 2021. HCC coding and risk adjustments are one of YES HIM Consulting’s many specialties. The Risk Adjustments & HCC Basics learning path from YES HIM Education provides an overview of the HHS and CMS risk adjustment models, documentation, coding practices, and much more.
Read MoreRefresh With YES Series on PCS Cardiac Procedures Reviews Ventricular Assist Devices, Types, & More
The Refresh With YES ICD-10-PCS Cardiac Procedures: Heart Assist Devices Learning Path teaches learners how to correctly assign codes for complex cardiac procedures, such as heart assist devices, divided into 13-19-minute webinars. This learning path dives into the different ventricular assist device types, including short-term external and implantable devices. The root operations of “Insertion,” “Removal,” and “Revision” will also be discussed. Learners will review ICD-10-PCS Guidelines, coding examples, and Coding Clinic resources.
Read MoreSign Up for the Webinar on ICD-10 Injury Diagnosis Codes: Fractures, Burns, & More
The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-CM Injury Diagnoses Learning Path teaches learners how to document ICD-10 injury codes, including 7th character for encounters examples, fractures and pathologic fractures, and burns, divided into 12-19-minute webinars. This learning path goes in-depth on the guidelines and examples for assigning the 7th character for initial, subsequent, and sequela of injuries. The ICD-10 traumatic and pathologic fractures codes are also discussed. Learners will also review ICD-10-CM Guidelines, coding examples, and Coding Clinic resources.
Read MoreBecome Proficient on the CPT Codes for Cataract Surgery, Vitrectomy, & Other Eye Procedures
The Refresh With YES: CPT Eye Procedures Learning Path provides learners with highlights of eye surgery CPT codes, such as cataract extraction, retinal repair, vitrectomy, and Mohs surgery, divided into 14-29-minute webinars. This learning path goes in-depth on the anatomy of the eye and adnexa. Learners will also review CPT Guidelines, CPT Assistant instructions, and real-world coding scenarios for eye procedures.
Read MoreLatest CPT Code 86413 & CPT Code 99072 Report COVID-19 Special Services & Tests
The AMA CPT Editorial Panel has expedited the publication of two new CPT codes to document the latest in COVD-19 testing and medical services (AMA, 2020). These new Category I codes for COVID-19 supplies, services, and tests are available for review on the AMA’s Public Health Resource Center (AMA, 2020).
Read MoreRefresh With YES Course Explains Excision vs Resection & PCS Codes for Biopsies
The Refresh With YES: Root Operations – Biopsy, Excision, & Resection Learning Path shows learners how to code ICD-10-PCS root operations procedures, such as biopsies, excisions, and resections, divided into 11-16-minute webinars. This learning path dives into the definitions and procedure examples of applicable root operation procedures. Learners will also review excision vs resection when coding lymph nodes. Applicable Coding Clinic articles and coding guidelines are reviewed.
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