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.
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.
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.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 3
The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 3 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.
Newborn Observation due to Maternal Marijuana Use – August 2022 Coding Tip
A frequent marijuana user became pregnant and ceased usage. Upon birth, her newborn was observed for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
Aspiration Fluid Biopsy of the Pubic Symphysis Joint – July 2022 Coding Tip
The focus is on specifying right or left pelvic bones when an aspiration fluid biopsy is performed on the Pubic Symphysis Joint.
Follow Up Visits After COVID-19 – June 2022 Coding Tip
The Coding Tip of the Month for June of 2022 covers what codes to use when certain circumstances arise after having COVID-19.
Shared or Split Services – May 2022 Coding Tip
The Coding Tip of the Month for May 2022 covers shared or split services under the Evaluation and Management (E/M) services.
Correctly Coding Cerebrovascular Disease – April 2022 Coding Tip
Per the AHA Coding Handbook it is appropriate to utilize reports to provide greater specificity of the anatomical site as documented by the provider.
Cardiovascular System – March 2022 Coding Tip
For 2022, these are additions, subtractions, and changes to the CPT codes in the cardiovascular system.
Diagnosis Coding to the Highest Level of Specificity Means Fewer Claim Denials
Each year the CMS releases updates to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes effective October 1st, but an important change may have gone unnoticed.
Addition of April 1st Maintenance of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Systems
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) announced in the fiscal year 2022 Hospital Prospective Payment System final rule published on August 2, 2021 that it is adopting an April 1 implementation date for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code updates, in addition to the annual October 1 update, beginning with April 1, 2022. The April 1…