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Review These New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Vaccines from the AMA
In anticipation of the release of COVID-19 vaccines, the AMA has released CPT codes for each of the two COVID-19 vaccines together with administration codes for first and second doses (AMA, 2020). AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D., remarked, “An effective national immunization program is key to bringing the coronavirus pandemic to an end. Correlating each coronavirus vaccine with its own unique CPT code provides analytical advantages to help track, allocate and optimize resources as an immunization program ramps up in the United States” (AMA, 2020). The AMA worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop the codes.
Read MoreDiscuss Fasciotomy, Osteotomy, Spinal Procedures, & Scoliosis ICD 10 Codes in YES Refresher
The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-PCS Spinal Procedures Learning Path discusses in detail how to code several spinal procedures, such as scoliosis treatment, fasciotomy, and osteotomy, divided into 11-16-minute webinars. Learners will find out how to apply ICD-10-PCS codes for spinal fusion, specifically in the cervical area of the spine. The PCS codes for the diagnosis of scoliosis and various treatments for the disorder are also discussed. This learning path provides an overview and the PCS codes for fasciotomy, osteotomy, and spinal decompression procedures. Applicable Coding Clinic articles, as well as real-world coding selection scenarios, will be reviewed.
Read MoreUpdate on Billing COVID-19 Vaccine: CMS Issues IFC for No-Cost Coronavirus Treatment
COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the FDA will be covered by Medicare and most private insurers once they are available, according to CMS (2020). An IFC was released to establish that any COVID-19 vaccine that receives FDA authorization via an EUA or licensed under a Biologics License Application (BLA) will be covered at no cost to beneficiaries.
Read MoreMaking the Data Work for You: How to Turn Medical Coding Audits into Actionable Insights
Coding audit data can be extremely beneficial to the success of a healthcare organization – however, oftentimes, the vast amounts of data being collected can suffocate the organization, especially those that don’t know how to cultivate value and act on the insights received from the audit process.
Read MoreRefresh With YES Series on PCS Cardiac Procedures Reviews Ventricular Assist Devices, Types, & More
The Refresh With YES ICD-10-PCS Cardiac Procedures: Heart Assist Devices Learning Path teaches learners how to correctly assign codes for complex cardiac procedures, such as heart assist devices, divided into 13-19-minute webinars. This learning path dives into the different ventricular assist device types, including short-term external and implantable devices. The root operations of “Insertion,” “Removal,” and “Revision” will also be discussed. Learners will review ICD-10-PCS Guidelines, coding examples, and Coding Clinic resources.
Read MoreStay Up-to-Date on AMA & CPT News with Recently Released The CPT Quarterly Publication
CPT coders are familiar with the monthly publication CPT Assistant, but this year another AMA publication is offering an additional resource for CPT news: The CPT Quarterly. The Q2 edition was recently released by the AMA.
Read MoreLearn How to Correctly Apply CPT Codes for Breast Procedures & Surgeries
The Refresh With YES: CPT Breast Procedures Learning Path teaches learners how to correctly apply the CPT codes for common breast surgeries and procedures divided into 14-21-minute modules. The courses within this learning path will provide an in-depth discussion of CPT coding for breast biopsies, mastectomies, and more. Operative reports are used as real-world coding scenarios for these CPT breast procedures.
Read More2021 ICD-10-CM Updated Codes & Official Coding Guidelines Released
The National Center for Health Statistics released the 2021 ICD-10-CM code set and guidelines, both of which will be effective October 1, 2020 (CDC, 2020). Details on the 2021 ICD-10-CM Updates Webinar from YES HIM Education will be coming soon. The presentation will include a comprehensive review of the changes to the guidelines and codes with important clinical background information. The code set includes 490 new codes, 47 revisions, and 58 codes that have been deleted. Guideline changes include the updates for COVID-19 and Vaping-related disorders that were released in April and other changes.
Read MoreLearn Medical Coding Online with Help of Live Sessions
Online medical coding classes – while informative and flexible – can be dense and hard to understand given the complexity of the educational material. Facilities looking to add new coders or cross-train team members on a new set of coding knowledge require experts not only in education, but subject matter experts that will be able to answer practical questions that coders encounter in their day-to-day coding jobs. We give our learners the competitive advantage over other coder learners in the field by offering live sessions and question queues.
Read MoreThe Challenging ICD 10 PCS Codes for Spinal Fusion Procedures Explained
The Refresh With YES: PCS Spinal Fusion Procedures Learning Path shows learners how to correctly document the ICD 10 codes for spinal fusion procedures divided into 20-23-minute modules. The courses within this learning path review one of the most challenging ICD-10-PCS coding topics of spinal fusion, including cervical and lumbar fusion ICD 10. Official coding guidelines, case examples, and Coding Clinic topics related to spinal fusion procedures will be reviewed.
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