Medical Coding Updates
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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The 2025 NCCI edits now consider total urethrectomy to be included in cystectomy procedures. This means that when both procedures are performed together, only the cystectomy code should be reported.
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Here are the top five most demanded medical coder classes of 2024 based on their relevance, comprehensive content, and impact on professional growth. These courses are essential resources for HIM professionals striving to stay at the forefront of their field.
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We’re here to help healthcare professionals navigate the 2025 NCCI updates with confidence. Mark your calendars for our free live webinar, “2025 NCCI Edits and Manual Updates,” on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1 pm ET, led by COO Vanessa Youmans.
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As we approach 2025, healthcare providers must prepare for significant changes to Medicare telehealth services. CMS has issued new regulations that will reshape telehealth coverage, marking a critical transition from the pandemic-era expansions.
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January 1, 2025, is the effective date for all 2025 CPT code changes. This includes 420 updates: 270 new codes, 112 code deletions, and 38 revisions to existing codes (AMA). Some of these changes will not directly affect health information management functions.
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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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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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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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The annual release of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS updates is a critical component of accurate coding and reimbursement in healthcare. The 2025 ICD-10 updates, effective October 1, 2024, bring forth significant changes that will impact coding practices across various settings.
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