Posts Tagged ‘medical coding’
Learn How to Code Common Cardiac Procedures & Devices, Such as AICD, MAZE, & Pacemakers
The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-PCS Cardiac Procedures: Pacemaker, Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD), Heart Valve, MAZE Learning Path teaches learners about the different types of pacemakers and defibrillators, how they are used, and their ICD-10-PCS codes.
Read MoreAMA Releases New CPT Code Modifier For Audio-Only Telehealth
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released new CPT code modifier 93 for audio-only telehealth services.
Read MoreWhen Practices Merge, ProFee Coding Guidelines are Key
With many healthcare firms pushing toward consolidation, integrated ProFee coding guidelines are key to team success.
Read MoreFuture of Telehealth: Survey Hints at Challenges & Trends in Telemedicine
Some recent polling shows that while telehealth has a promising future, there are still challenges to overcome.
Read MoreRefresh With YES: CPT Orthopedic Procedures II
The Refresh With YES: CPT Orthopedic Procedures II course teaches learners how to apply various CPT orthopedic-related codes.
Read MoreCMS announces new ICD 10 codes for vaccination and COVID 19 treatments
In November 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new ICD-10 vaccination and treatment codes for 2022.
Read MoreMedicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for CY 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.
Read MoreFinal Rule for Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System (CMS-1753FC)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the OPPS/ASC final rule in a press release on November 2, 2021.
Read MoreAs 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.
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