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Current Trends in Healthcare That Will Affect RCM: New Findings and Persistent Coding Issues in 2025

By Vanessa Youmans / March 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Current Trends in Healthcare That Will Affect RCM: New Findings and Persistent Coding Issues in 2025

While we often focus on new and emerging medical coding trends, many current coding issues stem from fundamental concepts that require renewed attention. See what our audits uncovered in new and persistent coding issues in 2025.

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2025 ICD 10 PCS changes

2025 ICD 10 PCS Changes and CM Addenda: New Codes Effective April 1

By Teri Jorwic / February 11, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 ICD 10 PCS Changes and CM Addenda: New Codes Effective April 1

Stay updated on the 2025 ICD 10 PCS changes and the ICD 10 CM Addenda, featuring 50 new procedure codes and essential changes across multiple medical sections.

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Hot Topics in ICD-10-PCS: The Future of Procedural Coding That Coders Need to Know Now

By YES HIM Consulting / February 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Hot Topics in ICD-10-PCS: The Future of Procedural Coding That Coders Need to Know Now

The world of ICD-10-PCS coding is constantly evolving, with new procedures, technology updates, and coding guidelines reshaping the landscape. Staying informed isn’t just beneficial – it’s more critical than ever.

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medical coding questions

Most Common Medical Coding Questions in 2024: Insights from the YES Experts

By Mari Cely / December 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Most Common Medical Coding Questions in 2024: Insights from the YES Experts

To shed light on some of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare organizations in 2024, I sat down with the experts at YES HIM Consulting, who shared the most common medical coding questions they’ve encountered this year.

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Quick Reference Guide: Strategies for Managing an Efficient Coding Queue

By Kristie Thomas / December 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Quick Reference Guide: Strategies for Managing an Efficient Coding Queue

Healthcare organizations can face multiple challenges in keeping their coding process efficient. We will guide you through best practices for managing a coding queue, key tools for tracking and prioritizing tasks, and signs that indicate when a team may be over- or understaffed.

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Obesity Classification Coding Update: Navigating the New FY 2025 ICD 10 Codes for Obesity

By Vanessa Youmans / December 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Obesity Classification Coding Update: Navigating the New FY 2025 ICD 10 Codes for Obesity

The Fiscal Year 2025 ICD-10-CM updates have introduced significant changes to obesity classification codes, sparking industry-wide discussions following the Fourth Quarter 2024 Coding Clinic publication. These new codes represent a more granular approach to documenting obesity, but their implementation has raised important questions for medical coders nationwide.

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R07.89

A Major Update in Rib Pain Classification: Identifying the New ICD-10-CM Code R07.89

By Vanessa Youmans / November 4, 2024 / Comments Off on A Major Update in Rib Pain Classification: Identifying the New ICD-10-CM Code R07.89

Rib pain is a common but sometimes complex symptom. The Third Quarter 2024 Coding Clinic recommends the diagnosis of rib pain now be classified under R07.89.

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2025 icd 10 cm

Addressing 2024’s Top ICD-10 Coding Errors: What to Watch for in FY 2025 ICD 10 CM Updates

By Vanessa Youmans / October 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Addressing 2024’s Top ICD-10 Coding Errors: What to Watch for in FY 2025 ICD 10 CM Updates

The October 1st update introduced new codes that directly impact these high-error areas. Let’s examine the top documented ICD 10 coding errors of 2024 and how they intersect with the latest FY 2025 ICD 10 CM code updates now in effect.

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Learn How to Apply ICD 10 Codes for Dementia, Brain Compression & Encephalopathy

By YES HIM Consulting / October 17, 2024 /

The Refresh With YES: CM Brain Disorders three-part educational path offers a detailed exploration into the diagnosis coding of brain compression, encephalopathy, and dementia, guided by ICD-10-CM standards.

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ICD 10 PCS coding approaches

Mastering ICD-10-PCS Coding Approaches with YES: Open, Percutaneous, Endoscopic & More

By Vanessa Youmans / September 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Mastering ICD-10-PCS Coding Approaches with YES: Open, Percutaneous, Endoscopic & More

Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding hinges on understanding the various approaches used in medical procedures. Here’s a closer look at the different approaches you’ll master.

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