May 2021

2022 IPPS Proposed Rule Includes New Codes, Proposed MS-DRG Changes & Bi-Annual Code Update Possibility

By Teri Jorwic | May 25, 2021

The 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule suggests significant changes for October 1, 2021 relating to payment, MS-DRGs, as well as new diagnosis and procedure codes.

Your Guide to Respiratory Sinus Surgery & VATS CPT Codes

By YES HIM Consulting | May 19, 2021

The Refresh With YES: CPT Respiratory Sinus Surgery & VATS Learning Path teaches learners CPT codes and guidelines for procedures performed on portions of the respiratory system.

AMA Releases CPT Codes for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

By Teri Jorwic | May 10, 2021

New CPT codes for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax Inc. were released by the AMA and will be put in use pending approval or an emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (AMA, 2021).

Review Diagnosis Codes for Spinal Disorders & Anatomy: Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis, & More

By YES HIM Consulting | May 5, 2021

The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-CM Spinal Coding Learning Path discusses spinal disorders diagnosis coding, especially the codes and guidelines for vertebral disorders that can be confusing or challenging.