Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus’
As more Americans get COVID-19 shots, vaccine codes are a priority
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.
Read More2022 CPT Code Updates Feature 24 COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Codes in New Code Set
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.
Read MoreAHIMA/AHA Update FAQ Documents for COVID-19 Coding – No Code Available to Report Lack of COVID-19 Vaccine
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.
Read More2022 IPPS Final Rule Released with Allowances Due to COVID-19 PHE, Including Extended NCTAP
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.
Read MoreAMA Releases CPT Codes for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID 19 Mutations Negatively Impact Effectiveness of Detection Tests
Latest COVID-19 News: Review Our Resource Center for Coronavirus Coding & Billing Updates
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to many unprecedented changes for the healthcare industry. Review this collection of latest COVID-19 news, coding guidelines, and other resources to ensure your coding team stays compliant.
Read MoreCOVID 19 Coding Update Course Reviews New Coronavirus ICD-10 Codes & Guidelines
The Refresh With YES: COVID-19 ICD-10 Coding Learning Path gives coders the updated COVID-19 ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and advice. The ICD-10-CM course covers the FY 2021 COVID-19 coding updates, as well as the diagnosis coding issues for COVID-19.
Read MoreHow to Code Post-COVID 19 Recovery Programs
Of all the patients who have recovered from COVID-19, 5-15% suffer from lingering symptoms that persist weeks and even months after they test negative for COVID-19. To help these recovered patients deal with their lingering symptoms, some healthcare organizations have developed post COVID 19 recovery programs.
Read MoreThird Group of CPT COVID-19 Vaccine Coding Guidelines Released by AMA
The American Medical Association (AMA) released new codes for the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca and University of Oxford (AMA, 2020). The codes will be available for use pending the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization for this vaccine.
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