Review this FAQ for a recap of the big changes from the last 12 months. Whether you’re a new or seasoned coder, it can be challenging to keep up with all the coding updates that have been handed out each [...]
Also: check out the new guidance for reporting COPD. Last month, we covered the office/outpatient time changes you can expect in 2024, but can you recall the new ICD-10 codes that took effect Apr. 1, 2023? How about the ones [...]
How much do you remember about these major changes from the last 12 months? Whether you’re a new or seasoned coder, it can be challenging to keep up with all the coding updates that have been rolled out over the [...]
How many of these changes can you recall? The world certainly has seen a lot in the last year, and so, too, has the world of coding. As is always the case, it takes some time to process it all. [...]
How much do you remember about these major changes from the last 12 months? Like any year, 2023 has seen its fair share of changes, especially in the world of medical coding. Inevitably, it takes some time to process them [...]
And take note of the updated verbiage in the SDoH guideline. Over the past few years, awareness and understanding of the importance of identifying and addressing health-related social needs in healthcare settings have grown, so it’s no surprise that ICD-10 [...]
And review the revamped SDoH guideline. As you know, Z codes capture information that significantly impacts patient care and health outcomes. Reporting these codes helps to paint a complete picture of the patient’s circumstances, justify medical necessity, and gather data [...]
Hint: Don’t lean on SDoH just to help level up an encounter. Beginning Oct. 1, 2023, there are some updates to the Z codes categorized, especially in the as social determinants of health (SDoH) category, which you can use to [...]
Start preparing now, so you’re ready to hit the ground running come October. It’s that time of year again. The ICD-10-CM annual updates are out, and with hundreds of new and revised codes joining the code set later this year, [...]
Plus: catch this updated verbiage in the section on SDoH. As a pediatric coder, you understand the impact Z codes have on patient care and health outcomes, justifying medical necessity, and helping identify regional health trends. So, you’ll be interested [...]
