Archive for June 2022
Dive into Synopsis of FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS Codes & Guidelines
CMS released the FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines, effective on October 1, 2022. The update summary notes that there are 331 new and 64 deleted codes, totaling 78,496 ICD-10-PCS codes for 2023.
Read MoreReview Summary of FY 2023 ICD-10-CM Codes & Guidelines Updates
CMS has released the 2023 ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines. The 2023 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
Read MorePostpartum Insurance Coverage Period Extended to 12 Months in 4 States – Here’s How to Code the Expansion
CMS has expanded its Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for postpartum care from 60 days to 12 months in California, Florida, Kentucky, and Oregon.
Read MoreTop 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Medical Coder Performance Evaluations: How to Empower with Coding Compliance Audits
Bolstered with the right data, medical coder performance evaluations can be an empowering tool for your organization’s coding team. Performance reviews that have been fueled by research from coding compliance audits will only help coders improve and increase engagement with the organization.
Read MoreUndercoding in Healthcare: How to Identify & Prevent Missed Revenue with These Insights
Undercoding in healthcare is the action leaving out codes that reflect all the services and procedures performed. Not only does undercoding lead to lower revenue, but it also skews the healthcare provider’s claims data.
Read MoreHCC Coding 101: How to Avoid Scrutiny As Risk Adjustment Schemes Come to Light
Several recent lawsuits have brought to light a list of risk adjustment schemes to increase reimbursements in violation of the False Claims Act. Here are some HCC coding 101 best practices to help your organization avoid scrutiny.
Read MoreMaster CPT Code Modifiers 50, 59, 25 & More in Newest RWY Learning Path
The Refresh With YES: CPT Modifiers Learning Path shows learners how to apply common CPT and HCPCS modifiers, providing examples of all and how the modifiers give additional information about specific situations.
Read MorePCS Codes for Sinus Procedures Examined in Latest RWY Learning Series
The Refresh With YES: PCS Sinus Surgery Learning Path teaches learners how to apply ICD-10-PCS codes for sinus surgery procedures and common sinus conditions.
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