CPT Coding Tips
Let’s explore the soaring demand for medical coders and the essential medical coding skills and certifications that can help them secure a fulfilling and highly sought-after career in this field.
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The 2024 CPT codes contain 349 editorial changes, including 230 additions, 49 deletions, and 70 revisions, describing 11,163 medical procedures and services. In 2024, over 11,000 services will receive Spanish language descriptors to aid those facing language barriers.
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In the Refresh With YES: CPT GI Upper Endoscopy Learning Path, learners will receive an introduction to Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures through a series of 12-25 minute webinars.
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Health Information Management offers a world of opportunities to individuals who are interested in the healthcare industry but may want to explore something other than patient care. Here’s a brief overview of a few diverse HIM jobs and career paths.
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What’s the difference between Inpatient and ProFee coding? Explore the coding basics, definitions, and reimbursement rules for Inpatient and ProFee coding.
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Coding backlogs can lead to delayed reimbursements, increased claims denials, and potential revenue loss. This article reviews a recent case study conducted by our Outpatient Coding and Auditing teams, focused on reducing a client’s radiology coding backlog.
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The Refresh With YES: CPT E/M Code Structure and Prolonged Services Learning Path discusses Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding guidelines, updates, and conventions, including the new and revised prolonged services CPT codes.
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Healthcare organizations must enact steps to manage the revenue cycle process effectively and efficiently. Thankfully, there are revenue cycle management (RCM) systems and coding reimbursement specialists that rely on data analytics to help streamline the process.
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To address the intricacies and challenges of cardiology coding, Jackie Craver, Lead Outpatient and ProFee Auditor at YES, recently hosted the “Cardiovascular Coding Roundtable” presentation on May 23, 2023.
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ED claims denials are a common occurrence in medical facility coding and billing when the payers (or insurance providers) deny a claim for reimbursement. This article dives into the most common causes for these denials, how to prevent them with denial management services, and related topics, such as ANSI codes and the definitions of appeal versus rebill.
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