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New Technology Section – February 2023 Coding Tip

Many of the new technology section codes may be eligible for New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP). Included in this tip are a few examples.

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ICD-10-PCS 2023 Update

Learn the 2023 ICD-10-PCS Updates for three sections including Medical and Surgical, Administration, and New Technology.

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2023 ICD-10-CM Update

Check out this 2023 ICD-10-CM update which is effective April 1, 2023. There are many new codes in a variety of chapters.

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Use of Additional Code – January 2023 Coding Tip

When using an additional code for an unspecified condition type, it is imperative to decide if it adds additional information or not.

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High Risk Diagnosis Codes and Risk Adjustment

High risk diagnosis codes are like any other ICD-10 code, and the more severe or complex a diagnosis, the higher the risk associated.

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Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Hypertension

This month Mary Stanfill compares and contrasts hypertension codes across ICD versions (WHO ICD11 and ICD-10-CM.

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Monkeypox – December 2022 Coding Tip

In December’s Coding Tip, learn the newly established laboratory test code, 87593, for the monkeypox virus.

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COVID-19 Exposure – November 2022 Coding Tip

An expecting mother is diagnosed with COVID-19, and the newborn receives COVID-19 exposure, but the newborn is not affected by COVID-19.

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Screening Colonoscopy – October 2022 Coding Tip

In October 2022’s Coding Tip, codes associated with a screening colonoscopy are described, specifically when a diagnostic service occurs.

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Codes Exempt from POA Reporting – September 2022 Coding Tip

There is a list of codes that are exempt form the POA reporting list. It is updated each year, most recently effective April 2022. Read more.

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Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 1

The 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Learn more about the changes here.

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Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 2

The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 2 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.

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