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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...
Webinar Q&A: The Profee Coder’s Guide to Coding in 2024
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The Profee Coder's Guide to Coding in 2024.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official...
Webinar Q&A: HCC Updates: The Change from Version 24 to Version 28
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar HCC Updates: The Change from Version 24 to Version 28. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research...
The Evolving Competencies of Medical Coders: Navigating the Future
The field of medical coding has long been regarded as a critical component of healthcare, ensuring that patient data is accurately recorded and categorized. Anyone who sits in the coder role often wonders if they are really valued and often struggles to communicate...
2025 AHIMA Recertification Update
** On December 14, 2023 AHIMA announced it was deferring the recertification changes until 'no earlier than January 1, 2025'. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has recently communicated changes to the Recertification Policy which will go...
CMS Risk Adjustment Model changes from Version 24 to Version 28 in 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the updates to the Risk Adjustment model for 2024 and there are some big changes coming. The transition from the previous version (V24) to the new version (V28) includes changes to the hierarchical...