Posts Tagged ‘coding’
“Unlocking the Power of SDOH ICD-10 Codes: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals” Webinar by Karen Youmans
“Unlocking the Power of SDOH ICD-10 Codes: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals” Webinar by Karen Youmans On October 2, 2024, Karen Youmans, President and CEO of YES HIM…
Read MoreSocial Determinants of Health (SDOH) ICD-10 Codes: What They Mean For Healthcare Clinicians, Quality Measures, & Coding
As healthcare initiatives and coding practices continue to evolve, the implementation of social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10 diagnosis codes has gained prominence, reflecting the growing emphasis on addressing social factors to improve overall health and well-being.
Read MoreDemystifying CPT Codes: A Guide to the Three Categories for Hospital Decision-Makers
Understanding the different types of CPT codes is crucial for medical coders, as it directly impacts billing, reimbursement, and a healthcare organization’s overall financial performance.
Read More2025 ICD-10-PCS Updates Include 371 Additions & 61 Deletions
The 2025 ICD-10-PCS updates have been released with a comprehensive addendum outlining the updates for the coming fiscal year. With the addition of 371 new and the deletion of 61 codes, the FY 2025 code set includes 78,948 ICD-10-PCS codes.
Read MoreEnhancing Surgical Outcomes: Understanding the New ICD-10 Code for Omental Repositioning
A pivotal addition has been made to ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines under Table 0DX – Transfer of Gastrointestinal System: Body part U – Omentum. This addition opens avenues for precise documentation and coding.
Read MoreUnderstanding CPT Code G2211: Enhancing Reimbursement for Comprehensive Primary Care
CMS introduced a significant update in 2024 to HCPCS add-on code G2211. Let’s delve deeper into the intricacies of G2211 and its implications for primary care practitioners.
Read More2024 NCCI Policy Manual Updates: What Hospital Coding Directors Need to Know
The NCCI edits 2024 aim to ensure accurate and appropriate coding, preventing improper billing and maximizing revenue cycle efficiency for hospitals and providers. Let’s review the policy changes here.
Read MoreHCC Coding Cheat Sheet 2023: Cracking the Code on the Most Commonly Missed & Confusing HCC Codes
The HCC coding system is complex and ever-evolving. There are some HCC codes that are more perplexing than others, have a necessity for another ICD-10-CM diagnosis code connection, or need detailed specificity. Here are some examples.
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Due Diligence Audits & How to Find the Right Auditing Vendor
The healthcare industry sees hundreds of facility acquisitions and mergers every year. A critical part of mergers and acquisitions is the due diligence process, which provides a complete financial and performance picture of a healthcare organization to ensure it is a sound investment.
Read MoreEssential Medical Coding Skills to Strengthen Your Resume
Let’s explore the soaring demand for medical coders and the essential medical coding skills and certifications that can help them secure a fulfilling and highly sought-after career in this field.
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