** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly.
Ensure Your Coding is Correct with Medicare National Coding Edits (NCCI)
If you are a coding professional, the Medicare NCCI policy manual is your friend!The manual contains instructions that promote correct coding when billing for Medicare patients; however, many commercial payers have adopted NCCI payment guidelines and/or similar edits....
Webinar Q&A: Preventing Errors When Assigning AWV and Annual Physical Codes
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Preventing Errors When Assigning AWV and Annual Physical Codes. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research...
Webinar Q&A: Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding: A Practical Approach Part 1
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding: A Practical Approach Part 1. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to...
Webinar Q&A: Spring is in the Air: April 2024 ICD-10-CM Updates and Quarterly Coding Update
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Spring is in the Air: April 2024 ICD-10-CM Updates and Quarterly Coding Update.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are...
Webinar Q&A: ICD-10-PCS Procedural Coding On an After April 1 2024
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar ICD-10-PCS Procedural Coding On an After April 1 2024. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research...
Final Rule Better Aligns Part 2 and HIPAA
On February 8th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and in conjunction with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule revising the confidentiality of...
Documentation is Key for coding Lesion Excisions
In the realm of medical coding, precision is paramount – especially when it comes to lesion excisions. These procedures, designed to remove abnormal tissue growths or lesions from the body, range from benign moles and cysts to potentially cancerous growths. However,...
Webinar Q&A: Getting Over the Hump of Bunionectomy Coding
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Getting Over the Hump of Bunionectomy Coding.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official...
The BEFAST Checklist for Coding Strokes
Time is a critical factor when treating stroke and returning the patient to his/her neurological baseline. The BEFAST mnemonic (Balance, Eyes Face, Arm, Speech, Time) is a useful tool to help quickly identify stroke symptoms and know when to seek emergent medical...
Webinar Q&A: The Outpatient Facility Coder’s Guide to Coding in 2024
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The Outpatient Facility Coder’s Guide to Coding in 2024. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research...
