CMS' recently implemented October OPPS update brings with it a slew of new, revised, and deleted CPT and HCPCS Level II codes with effective dates ranging from April 18 to October 1. Among the additions are codes for vaccines, vaccine administration, skin substitutes, renal histotripsy, and breast imaging.
Our experts answer questions about 2024 ICD-10-CM guideline updates for cardiovascular coding, ICD-10-PCS coding for removal of external heart assist devices, and more.
Review common wound care techniques of dressing changes, casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and the necessary documentation to report them in CPT.
Clinical validation has become one of the hottest targets in payer auditing. Denise Wilson, MS, RN, RRT, writes about strategies facilities can use to appeal clinical validation denials.
Our experts answer questions about 2024 ICD-10-CM guideline updates for cardiovascular conditions, documenting social determinants of health, and more.
Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM , reviews coding, CDI, and clinical validation challenges associated with acute kidney injury cases and gives insight into how coders and physicians can work together to increase accuracy.
Critical care coding can challenge both new and seasoned coders. Jessica Miller-Dobbs, CPC, CPC-P, CGIC, offers tips and clarification on reporting critical care services in CPT, as well as sample provider documentation for these services.
Despite sepsis being the leading cause of hospital readmissions and in-hospital deaths in the U.S., its extensive history of clinical definitions and criteria can cause confusion for even the most experienced coders.
There is one tell-tale sign that fall is here: the October implementation of the ICD-10 coding updates. Courtney Crozier, MA, RHIA, CCS, CDIP , explains the highlights of the update for fiscal year 2024, including 395 new codes, 25 deletions, 22 revisions, and 131 new headers.
