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While taking time to relax is important, professionals must seize all opportunities to prepare for updates. Connie White, CPC, CPAR , reviews the process her team at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia takes to prepare for annual CPT code changes.

Terry Tropin, MSHAI, RHIA, CCS-P , reviews the biggest changes to the 2024 ICD-10-CM guidelines and tabular list set to take effect October 1, including deletions of certain COVID-19 screening guidelines, and additional direction for new resistant hypertension and myocardial infarction codes.

As the summer temperatures continue to soar worldwide, so does the number of patients with heat-related illnesses (HRI). This article defines common HRIs and includes guidance on how to report them correctly in ICD-10-CM. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.

Q: I’ve heard of computer-assisted coding (CAC), but am not familiar with what it precisely does. How will it impact coding staff?

CMS published the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule on July 13 with new potential policies and codes affecting physician reporting, including new HCPCS codes for E/M services and behavioral health.

CMS’ 2024 OPPS proposed rule, released July 13, details major changes to price transparency requirements and proposes numerous changes to behavioral health reimbursement, coverage of dental services, and more.

In this article, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , covers neonatal terminology, E/M newborn services, delivery/birthing room attendance, resuscitation services, and circumcision.

Chronic ulcers are a prolific, costly problem in hospitals. This article examines the most common types of chronic ulcers—diabetic, venous, and pressure ulcers—and the ICD-10-CM guidance coders should know to properly report them. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.

Q: What are some tips for organizations that are just starting out capturing the type of information to report social determinant of health (SDOH) diagnoses in ICD-10-CM?

CMS released the fiscal year 2024 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting on July 5. The release included updated language and examples for reporting COVID-19 preoperative testing, sepsis, the coma scale, and other conditions.