Medical Coding Updates
In November 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new ICD-10 vaccination and treatment codes for 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.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the OPPS/ASC final rule in a press release on November 2, 2021.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In the 2022 IPPS Final Rule, the New COVID-19 Treatments Add-on Payment (NCTAP), due to expire when the PHE concluded, was extended through the end of the fiscal year in which the PHE ends.
What measures can you implement to increase coding accuracy? Measuring a team’s performance presents a great opportunity for coders to learn and grow in their expertise.