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…
UASI recognized as 2022 Top Performer by KLAS Research
UASI received the number one ranking for Outsourced Coding in the 2022 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report. The Best in KLAS report recognizes software and services companies who excel in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care. All rankings are a result of direct feedback from healthcare providers over the last year.
ICD-11 Officially Released for Implementation
On February 11th, the World Health Organization (WHO) released ICD-11 2022. This is the official version of the eleventh revision.
Kidney Transplant – February 2022 Coding Tip
February 2022’s coding tip covers Chronic Kidney Disease and the codes associated with it that indicate issues but not transplant failure.
UASI Ranks #1 for Outsourced Coding in 2022 by KLAS Research
UASI received the number one ranking for Outsourced Coding in the 2022 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report. The Best in KLAS report recognizes software and services companies who excel in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care. All rankings are a result of direct feedback from healthcare providers over the last year.
Extraction of Bone Marrow – January 2022 Coding Tip
January 2022’s Coding Tip covers the extraction of bone marrow from other sites such as a femur according to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
2022 CPT Code Changes
As of 1/1/2022, a new CPT code set will go into effect. Current Procedural Terminology features 249 new, 93 revised, and 63 deleted codes.
vNotes Hysterectomy – December 2021 Coding Tip
December 2021’s coding tip covers how to code a vNotes hysterectomy, a procedure done under endoscopic vision.
COVID-19 Booster and Third Shot Vaccinations – November 2021 Coding Tip
Currently there is no specific device value for the COVID-19 booster and or third COVID-19 vaccination. Assign the sixth character device value “U,” COVID-19 vaccine, when the additional dose is provided to the patient. A proposal for a new ICD-10-PCS code was presented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid at the September 2021 ICD-10…
Two Important ICD-10 Guideline Changes for FY 2022 – October 2021 Coding Tip
Learn more about B3.7 (Control vs. More Specific Root Operations) and B4.1C as two important ICD-10 guideline changes for fiscal year 2022.