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2025 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Updates: A Comprehensive Overview
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.
Read More“What’s New in ICD-10 for 2025?” Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruBridge Encoder Educational Series
“What’s New in ICD-10 for 2025?” Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruBridge Encoder Educational Series Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS…
Read More“What’s New in ICD-10-CM?” Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruCode Educational Series
“What’s New in ICD-10-CM?” Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruCode Educational Series In this webinar, the presenter will go over the modifications made to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for…
Read MoreMedical Coding Training on Updates Ensures Accuracy & Compliance Standards
Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the American Medical Association (AMA) release updated coding and reporting guidelines that make additions, deletions, and revisions to the ICD-10 and HCPCS code sets, and CPT codes, respectively. During Public Health Emergencies (PHE), such as the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS and AMA will release updates more frequently. By offering ongoing medical coding training to cover these annual updates, your coding team upholds an accuracy standard and stays compliant with these revised guidelines. YES Education offers a robust catalog of medical coding updates that refreshes as the code set revisions are released, including annual updates for ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT.
Read MoreDive into Synopsis of FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS Codes & Guidelines
CMS released the FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines, effective on October 1, 2022. The update summary notes that there are 331 new and 64 deleted codes, totaling 78,496 ICD-10-PCS codes for 2023.
Read MoreTruCode Educational Series April 1, 2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates Webinar by Vanessa Youmans
TruCode Educational Series April 1, 2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates Webinar by Vanessa Youmans The TruCode Educational Series April 1, 2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates Webinar, presented by Vanessa Youmans, Vice President, Coding…
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 MoreCMS Releases FY 2022 ICD-10-PCS Code Updates File
The files for the 2022 ICD-10-PCS updates are now available (CMS, 2021). A total of 191 codes are new for FY 2022 with 107 deleted and 62 revised (CMS, 2021).
Read More2022 IPPS Proposed Rule Includes New Codes, Proposed MS-DRG Changes & Bi-Annual Code Update Possibility
The 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule suggests significant changes for October 1, 2021 relating to payment, MS-DRGs, as well as new diagnosis and procedure codes.
Read MoreLatest CPT Code 86413 & CPT Code 99072 Report COVID-19 Special Services & Tests
The AMA CPT Editorial Panel has expedited the publication of two new CPT codes to document the latest in COVD-19 testing and medical services (AMA, 2020). These new Category I codes for COVID-19 supplies, services, and tests are available for review on the AMA’s Public Health Resource Center (AMA, 2020).
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