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 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Prime yourself before the codes take effect October 1. Pulmonology coders can look forward to several additions to the ICD-10-CM code set this autumn. With more than 500 additions, the 2024 code set provides new respiratory diagnosis, foreign body sensation [...]
Also: review the benefits of documenting noncompliance. As you know, Z codes capture information that significantly impacts patient care and health outcomes, justify medical necessity, and help identify regional health trends. That’s why ICD-10 Chapter 21: Factors influencing Health Status [...]
Start preparing now for October 1 code changes. ‘Tis the season! ICD-10-CM annual updates are right around the corner, and while there are fewer new urology diagnosis codes for implementation on Oct. 1, 2023 than there were last year, urology [...]
Owners of multiple businesses can decide how to allocate their compensation. If you’re still trying to figure out whether you’ll have all your Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiven or if you’ll need to pay some back, a new frequently asked [...]
