CPT Coding Tips

Final Rule for Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System (CMS-1753FC)

By Ann Zeisset / November 24, 2021 / Comments Off on Final Rule for Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System (CMS-1753FC)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the OPPS/ASC final rule in a press release on November 2, 2021.

2022 CPT Code Updates Feature 24 COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Codes in New Code Set

By Teri Jorwic / October 6, 2021 / Comments Off on 2022 CPT Code Updates Feature 24 COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Codes in New Code Set

The 2022 CPT code updates have been released, with the CPT code book available in late October or early November. Over 400 editorial changes are included in the 2022 edition, with 249 new codes, 63 deletions, and 93 revisions.

A Look at Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement CPT Codes 29822 & 29823

By YES HIM Consulting / September 23, 2021 / Comments Off on A Look at Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement CPT Codes 29822 & 29823

Are you up-to-date on the AMA CPT Code revisions from 2021 regarding codes 29822 and 29823 for arthroscopic shoulder debridement? The AMA revised the codes with some definitions of limited vs. extensive debridement.

CPT Codes 19342, 11970, & 19370: Review the New Reporting Guidance for Breast Implant Scenarios from AHA

By YES HIM Consulting / September 8, 2021 / Comments Off on CPT Codes 19342, 11970, & 19370: Review the New Reporting Guidance for Breast Implant Scenarios from AHA

Review the revised and deleted CPT codes and introductory guidelines for these Integumentary System subsections: Breast, and Repair and/or Reconstruction subsection. AHA provided updated reporting guidance for CPT codes 19342, 11970 and 19370.

Master the CPT Codes for Injections, Infusions & Hydration

By YES HIM Consulting / September 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Master the CPT Codes for Injections, Infusions & Hydration

The Refresh With YES: CPT Hydration, Injections and Infusions Learning Path teaches learners how to apply the CPT coding conventions and guidelines for hydration, injections and infusions.

What Measures Can You Implement to Increase Coding Accuracy? How to Remotely Measure a Coding Team’s Performance

By Elizabeth Kelly / August 2, 2021 / Comments Off on What Measures Can You Implement to Increase Coding Accuracy? How to Remotely Measure a Coding Team’s Performance

What measures can you implement to increase coding accuracy? Measuring a team’s performance presents a great opportunity for coders to learn and grow in their expertise.

CMS Releases 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule – Elimination of IPO List Halted?

By Teri Jorwic / July 28, 2021 / Comments Off on CMS Releases 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule – Elimination of IPO List Halted?

CMS released the 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule, which suggests the reversal of the decision to abolish the Inpatient Only (IPO) list. Comments on the rule are being accepted through September 17, 2021.

Learning Series Discusses CPT Code for Respiratory Sinus Surgery Advanced Cases & Procedures

By YES HIM Consulting / July 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Learning Series Discusses CPT Code for Respiratory Sinus Surgery Advanced Cases & Procedures

The Refresh With YES: CPT Respiratory Sinus Surgery Advanced Learning Path teaches learners CPT codes and guidelines for Respiratory Sinus Surgery Advanced cases. This four-part series discusses anatomy, procedures, and CPT codes and Index examples.

YES Events: CPT Spinal Fusion Coding Webinar Presented by Vanessa Youmans in Partnership with TruCode

By YES HIM Consulting / June 7, 2021 / Comments Off on YES Events: CPT Spinal Fusion Coding Webinar Presented by Vanessa Youmans in Partnership with TruCode

In conjunction with TruCode’s Educational Series of free webinars, Vanessa Youmans, Director of Outpatient & ProFee Services, will host a webinar focused on CPT Spinal Fusion Procedures at 2 pm Eastern on Tuesday, June 22.

Your Guide to Respiratory Sinus Surgery & VATS CPT Codes

By YES HIM Consulting / May 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Your Guide to Respiratory Sinus Surgery & VATS CPT Codes

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.