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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for CY 2022

By Teri Jorwic / November 29, 2021 / Comments Off on Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for CY 2022

A final rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) was released by CMS on November 2, 2021, and takes effect on January 1, 2022.

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.

As more Americans get COVID-19 shots, vaccine codes are a priority

By YES HIM Consulting / November 22, 2021 / Comments Off on As more Americans get COVID-19 shots, vaccine codes are a priority

The work of public health authorities across the nation to get the population vaccinated continues. In addition, the the push for further vaccination shows how important understanding the various vaccine codes is.

Learn How to Master M.E.A.T. Criteria Coding During Quad21 Presentation

By YES HIM Consulting / October 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Learn How to Master M.E.A.T. Criteria Coding During Quad21 Presentation

YES is excited to announce YES President and CEO Karen Youmans will be educating attendees on the M.E.A.T. Criteria coding and documentation practices at the 2021 Southeastern Health Data and Information Conference (Quad21).

YES’ Community Involvement With Tampa Bay Rays Offers First Pitch Opportunity

By YES HIM Consulting / October 11, 2021 / Comments Off on YES’ Community Involvement With Tampa Bay Rays Offers First Pitch Opportunity

As a way to invest in the Tampa Bay community, YES supports the Tampa Bay Rays major league baseball team. In exchange for our support, we’re offered discounts on tickets, exclusive Rays merchandise, and premium perks that are not accessible to the public.

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.

Course on ICD 10 PCS Root Operations Teaches Learners Guidelines on Aortic Aneurysms, Drainage & More

By YES HIM Consulting / September 30, 2021 / Comments Off on Course on ICD 10 PCS Root Operations Teaches Learners Guidelines on Aortic Aneurysms, Drainage & More

The Refresh With YES: ICD 10 PCS Root Operations: Aneurysms, Control, Drainage, Extirpation and Fragmentation Learning Path shows learners how to apply the ICD 10 PCS codes for complex procedures in Groups 2, 6, and 8.

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.

AHIMA/AHA Update FAQ Documents for COVID-19 Coding – No Code Available to Report Lack of COVID-19 Vaccine

By Teri Jorwic / September 13, 2021 / Comments Off on AHIMA/AHA Update FAQ Documents for COVID-19 Coding – No Code Available to Report Lack of COVID-19 Vaccine

AHIMA and AHA published updated FAQ documents to answer questions regarding COVID-19 coding at the end of August 2021. Five new FAQs were published, and four of which discuss provider documentation vs. COVID-19 test results and the coding of current vs. history of COVID-19.

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.