CPT Coding Tips
Medical coders are expected to maintain their coding knowledge and keep up with the frequent code and guideline changes. We’ve assembled a list of all the CPT coding guidelines and updates from recent years into one informational Resource Center.
The Refresh With YES: CPT Urology Anatomy & Scopes Learning Path shows learners how to apply CPT codes and guidelines for urology anatomy and scope procedures. Learners will review anatomy of the urinary system, as well as indications and techniques for cystourethroscopy and ureteroscopy procedures.
New CPT codes are now available for the Moderna booster and Pfizer third dose of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine product and vaccine administration.
The new CPT codes for 2023 take effect on January 1, 2023. There are 393 CPT editorial changes, including 225 code additions, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions.
The Refresh With YES: CPT GI Lower Endoscopy Learning Path dives into the CPT codes and guidelines for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, such as sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.
CMS announced the final rule for the CMS CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program on November 1, 2022. The final rule includes expanded access to several services, physician fee schedule payment rates for 2023, and more.
CMS issued a press release announcing the Final Rule for CY 2023 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgery Centers on November 1, 2022. The draft of the CMS OPPS 2023 rule is almost 1,800 pages in length.
Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the American Medical Association (AMA) release updated coding and reporting guidelines that make additions, deletions, and revisions to the ICD-10 and HCPCS code sets, and CPT codes, respectively. During Public Health Emergencies (PHE), such as the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS and AMA will release updates more frequently. By offering ongoing medical coding training to cover these annual updates, your coding team upholds an accuracy standard and stays compliant with these revised guidelines. YES Education offers a robust catalog of medical coding updates that refreshes as the code set revisions are released, including annual updates for ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT.
Professional fee coding can be complicated for medical coders to capture accurately. There are several strategies to ensure your coding team maintains quality and accuracy standards, including coder assessments to evaluate the team’s skills and knowledge level.
The Refresh With YES: CPT Interventional Radiology Introduction course provides an overview to interventional radiology CPT codes, guidelines, and concepts.