Posts Tagged ‘medical coding’
Master Respiratory Anatomy & Bronchoscopy CPT Codes in Newest Refresh With YES Course
The Refresh With YES: CPT Respiratory Anatomy & Scopes Learning Path teaches learners about the functions and anatomy of the respiratory system, as well as how to code various procedures performed on the respiratory system.
Read MoreLatest 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 MoreTruCode Educational Series CPT Spinal Fusion Coding Webinar by Vanessa Youmans
TruCode Educational Series CPT Spinal Fusion Coding Webinar by Vanessa Youmans The TruCode Educational Series CPT Spinal Fusion Coding Webinar, presented by Vanessa Youmans, Director, Outpatient/ProFee Coding & Auditing,…
Read MoreICD-10-PCS Root Operations Course Refreshes Coders Knowledge of Debridement, Destruction, & Extraction
The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-PCS Root Operations – Debridement, Destruction, Extraction Learning Path provides an overview of how to code PCS root operations, such as excision, extraction, and debridement, divided into 14-20-minute webinars.
Read More2021 CPT Code Updates Cover CPT Radiology, Evaluation & Management, Category III Codes, & More
CY 2021 Hospital OPPS Final Rule Published in Federal Register
The Final Rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for calendar year 2021 was published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2020 (Federal Register, 2020). A synopsis was featured in an earlier article, “2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule: See the Updates.”
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 MoreCMS PEPPER Report to Include Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is a quarterly electronic data report that contains a hospital’s claims data statistics for Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs). CMS has approved the addition of a new target area to the quarterly PEPPER report related to inpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Read MoreRelease of 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Final Rule Begins Elimination of IPO List
The Final Rule for Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), which takes effect on January 1, 2021 was released on December 2 (CMS, 2020). The 2021 OPPS Final Rule includes updates to payment rates and changes to the APCs , including the addition of two new Comprehensive APCs (C-APCs).
Read MoreYour Quick Guide to HCC Risk Adjustment Models
There are two different Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) models used to calculate risk adjustments: the CMS-HCC model and the HHS-HCC model. Does your facility know how and when to use them? Our detailed HCC risk adjustment infographic explains the differences and usages for each HCC model.
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