ICD-10 Coding Tips

Learn How to Apply ICD-10-PCS Codes for Reattachment, Transfer, and Transplantation Root Operations

By YES HIM Consulting / December 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Learn How to Apply ICD-10-PCS Codes for Reattachment, Transfer, and Transplantation Root Operations

The Refresh With YES: PCS Root Operations – Reattachment, Transfer, and Transplantation Learning Path teaches learners how to code ICD-10-PCS root operations reattachment, transfer, and transplantation.

CMS OPPS 2023 Final Rule Available Now

By Teri Jorwic / November 7, 2022 / Comments Off on CMS OPPS 2023 Final Rule Available Now

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.

Medical Coding Training on Updates Ensures Accuracy & Compliance Standards

By YES HIM Consulting / November 2, 2022 / Comments Off on Medical Coding Training on Updates Ensures Accuracy & Compliance Standards

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.

Improve Your Organization’s Coding Accuracy with Inpatient Coding Training Plans for Your Corporate Coding Team

By YES HIM Consulting / September 19, 2022 / Comments Off on Improve Your Organization’s Coding Accuracy with Inpatient Coding Training Plans for Your Corporate Coding Team

It is imperative that Inpatient coders receive frequent training on the annual ICD-10 updates to successfully interpret the complexities of Inpatient coding. As nationally recognized HIM experts, we have several training options to meet your team’s educational needs and ensure your coding accuracy standards.

Prepare for the Upcoming 2023 ICD-10 Coding Guidelines

By YES HIM Consulting / September 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Prepare for the Upcoming 2023 ICD-10 Coding Guidelines

The 2023 ICD-10 coding guidelines will apply to patient encounters and discharges from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Get caught up on the updates here.

Professional Fee Coding is the Next Big Risk to Your Organization – Eliminate These Risks to Save Your Bottom Line

By Vanessa Youmans / September 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Professional Fee Coding is the Next Big Risk to Your Organization – Eliminate These Risks to Save Your Bottom Line

The risks of inaccurate professional fee coding could be detrimental to your organization’s revenue and overall success. Follow these steps to eliminate those risks and save your bottom line.

Review the ICD 10 Code for Supplement, Inspection & Repair Root Operation Procedures

By YES HIM Consulting / August 25, 2022 / Comments Off on Review the ICD 10 Code for Supplement, Inspection & Repair Root Operation Procedures

The Refresh With YES: PCS Root Operations – Inspection, Repair and Supplement Learning Path discusses the coding conventions, definitions, and guidelines for inspection, repair, and supplement procedures.

Review the CMS Final Rule 2023 for IPPS: Payment Increases & NTAP Updates

By Teri Jorwic / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on Review the CMS Final Rule 2023 for IPPS: Payment Increases & NTAP Updates

Final details for FY 2023 changes were made available with the release of the CMS Final Rule 2023 for IPPS on August 1, 2022. The rule includes information on overall reimbursement adjustments and updates to MS-DRGs, NTAP, MCE, and many other changes.

Monkeypox: Disease Breakdown & Diagnosis Code for Monkeypox Virus

By Teri Jorwic / July 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Monkeypox: Disease Breakdown & Diagnosis Code for Monkeypox Virus

Monkeypox is coded in the first chapter of ICD-10-CM, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases, and the code is B04. Read further for a summary of the symptoms, transmission, treatments and vaccinations for this rare viral disease.

Bypass, Dilation & Replacement RWY Learning Series Teaches Root Operations in ICD-10-PCS

By YES HIM Consulting / July 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Bypass, Dilation & Replacement RWY Learning Series Teaches Root Operations in ICD-10-PCS

The Refresh With YES: PCS Root Operations – Bypass, Dilation and Replacement Learning Path teaches learners how to apply ICD-10-PCS codes for bypass, dilation and replacement procedures.