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CMS Releases Second Quarter 2024 HCPCS Level II Code Actions

By Teri Jorwic

CMS released a summary of the Second Quarter 2024 HCPCS Level II code requests and CMS’ coding decisions for each application. In most cases, these coding actions will take effect on October 1, 2024.

‘Crafting Effective Compliance Plans for Physician Groups’ Series: OIG Compliance Program Guidance

By Vanessa Youmans

Running a successful physician practice requires juggling many priorities, but ensuring compliance with regulations shouldn’t be one of them. The good news is, the OIG Compliance Program guidance offers a roadmap to success.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) ICD-10 Codes: What They Mean For Healthcare Clinicians, Quality Measures, & Coding

By Karen Youmans

As healthcare initiatives and coding practices continue to evolve, the implementation of social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10 diagnosis codes has gained prominence, reflecting the growing emphasis on addressing social factors to improve overall health and well-being.

2025 ICD-10-CM Updates Released: Review the 252 Additions & 36 Deletions Here

By Ann Zeisset

The 2025 ICD-10-CM updates have been released with a comprehensive addendum outlining the updates for the coming fiscal year, including 252 additions, 36 deletions, 13 revisions, and 74,260 total codes, effective October 1, 2024.

‘Crafting Effective Compliance Plans for Physician Groups’ Series: An Introduction to Provider Charge Entry Compliance

By Vanessa Youmans

There is a notable scarcity of compliance plans specifically tailored for provider-entered charges. We address this gap and provide a comprehensive framework for implementing robust charge entry compliance plans for physician groups.

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