covid-19 news Archives

As more Americans get COVID-19 shots, vaccine codes are a priority

By YES HIM Consulting | November 22, 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.

COVID 19 Mutations Negatively Impact Effectiveness of Detection Tests

By YES HIM Consulting | April 2, 2021

Since these variants have different characteristics, certain COVID-19 tests may not be as effective in detecting the virus or its variants. The affected tests include molecular, antigen, and serology tests (FDA, 2021).

COVID 19 Coding Update Course Reviews New Coronavirus ICD-10 Codes & Guidelines

By YES HIM Consulting | January 28, 2021

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.