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How HCC Medical Coding Can Turn Your Healthcare Organization Into a Profitable One

By Mari Cely / February 3, 2022 / Comments Off on How HCC Medical Coding Can Turn Your Healthcare Organization Into a Profitable One

The cost of inaccurate HCC medical coding is detrimental to an organization’s bottom line. Without a true assessment of the patient’s care, the hospital’s reimbursement is lower, leaving money on the table.

AMA Announces Administration Code for Third Dose of Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

By Teri Jorwic / January 24, 2022 / Comments Off on AMA Announces Administration Code for Third Dose of Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued a new code for administration of a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for pediatric patients aged 5-11, 0073A.

Learn How to Code Common Cardiac Procedures & Devices, Such as AICD, MAZE, & Pacemakers

By YES HIM Consulting / January 21, 2022 / Comments Off on Learn How to Code Common Cardiac Procedures & Devices, Such as AICD, MAZE, & Pacemakers

The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-PCS Cardiac Procedures: Pacemaker, Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD), Heart Valve, MAZE Learning Path teaches learners about the different types of pacemakers and defibrillators, how they are used, and their ICD-10-PCS codes.

In medical mergers, due diligence is essential

By YES HIM Consulting / January 10, 2022 / Comments Off on In medical mergers, due diligence is essential

Firms must be deliberate and careful, especially when consider a merger or acquisition. Medical Due Diligence audits can help.

AMA Releases New CPT Code Modifier For Audio-Only Telehealth

By Teri Jorwic / January 4, 2022 / Comments Off on AMA Releases New CPT Code Modifier For Audio-Only Telehealth

The American Medical Association (AMA) has released new CPT code modifier 93 for audio-only telehealth services.

CMS Telehealth Coding Presents New Challenges

By YES HIM Consulting / December 20, 2021 / Comments Off on CMS Telehealth Coding Presents New Challenges

As our recent article on Telehealth indicated, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officially expanded its payment protocol to cover Medicare telehealth services in March of 2020. This meant that providers had greater flexibility in providing treatment and visits, with Medicare covering treatments that they previously would not have.

When Practices Merge, ProFee Coding Guidelines are Key

By YES HIM Consulting / December 16, 2021 / Comments Off on When Practices Merge, ProFee Coding Guidelines are Key

With many healthcare firms pushing toward consolidation, integrated ProFee coding guidelines are key to team success.

Future of Telehealth: Survey Hints at Challenges & Trends in Telemedicine

By YES HIM Consulting / December 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Future of Telehealth: Survey Hints at Challenges & Trends in Telemedicine

Some recent polling shows that while telehealth has a promising future, there are still challenges to overcome.

Refresh With YES: CPT Orthopedic Procedures II

By YES HIM Consulting / December 7, 2021 / Comments Off on Refresh With YES: CPT Orthopedic Procedures II

The Refresh With YES: CPT Orthopedic Procedures II course teaches learners how to apply various CPT orthopedic-related codes.

CMS announces new ICD 10 codes for vaccination and COVID 19 treatments

By Ann Zeisset / November 30, 2021 / Comments Off on CMS announces new ICD 10 codes for vaccination and COVID 19 treatments

In November 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new ICD-10 vaccination and treatment codes for 2022.