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# Haugen Consulting Group

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- [Webinar Q&A: Assessing Depth: Biopsy Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-assessing-depth-biopsy-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Assessing Depth: Biopsy Procedures. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: Investigating Injections & Infusions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-investigating-injections-infusions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Investigating Injections & Infusions.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas
- [White Paper: Credential to Competency: Bridging the Gap with Mentored Learning Plans](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/white-paper-mentored-learning-plans/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Why You Can’t Always Trust the ICD-10-CM Index](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/understanding-the-icd-10-cm-index/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]I’ve been training coders for over 25 years, and it’s impossible to say how many times I’ve told coders to “trust the Index” when it comes to ICD-10-CM coding. I have even told coders
- [Webinar Q&A: Getting Through the Op Report without Crying: Cardiac Cath for Congenital Heart Disease](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-cardiac-cath-for-congenital-heart-disease/) - Cardiac Cath for Congenital Heart Disease coding questions answered. Explore CPT guidance, operative report tips, and expert insights in this webinar Q&A.
- [Webinar Q&A: Beyond the Cath: Peripheral Interventions in the Cath Lab](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-peripheral-interventions-in-the-cath-lab/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Beyond the Cath: Peripheral Interventions in the Cath Lab. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Diagnostic Coding for Pediatric Cardiac Cath ](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-diagnostic-coding-for-pediatric-cardiac-cath/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Foundations of Congenital Cardiac Cath Coding: Diagnostic Coding for Pediatric Cardiac Cath. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Foundations of Congenital Cardiac Cath Coding: Tiny Heart, Big Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-congenital-cardiac-cath-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Foundations of Congenital Cardiac Cath Coding: Tiny Heart, Big Procedures. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of
- [Webinar Q&A: Airway, Bronchoscopy, and Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-airway-bronchoscopy-coding-cpt/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Airway, Bronchoscopy, and Codes. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance
- [Webinar Q&A: Preventing Errors When Assigning AWV and Annual Physical Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/awv-annual-physical-coding-cpt-hcpcs-differences-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Auditor Insights | Anesthesia Services for ESI & Facet Joint Injections: OIG Flags $177M in At-Risk Payments](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/anesthesia-services-for-esi-facet-joint-injections/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]A recent OIG audit found that a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) paid physicians for anesthesia services administered during facet joint injection sessions—even when documentation did not support medical necessity. The report estimates
- [Auditor Insights | New 2026 CPT Codes for Vaccine Counseling: What You Need to Know](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/new-2026-cpt-codes-for-vaccine-counseling-what-you-need-to-know/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Have you ever seen an encounter note in which your provider spends time talking through vaccines with a patient—answering questions, addressing hesitations, and explaining risks and benefits—only to have the patient say, “I’ll think about
- [Auditor Insights | Avoid E/M Time Pitfalls: Carve Out Additional Services](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/avoid-e-m-time-pitfalls-carve-out-additional-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Time-based E/M coding can be tricky, and audits often reveal a common mistake: including separately reported services in the total time. CPT® guidelines are clear—time spent on other billable services, travel, or general teaching
- [Auditor Insights | Modifier 22: Does the Documentation—and Effort—Really Pay Off?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/modifier-22/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Modifier 22 is often used to capture cases that required increased procedural services, but a key question remains: do your claims truly support it—and is it worth the effort? What Payors Expect To justify modifier
- [Auditor Insights | PAs and NPs as Scribes: Where Compliance Gets Complicated](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/pas-and-nps-as-scribes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Using scribes can help reduce documentation burden, but when that scribe is a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP), things can get complicated quickly. What Defines a Scribe? A scribe’s role is strictly to document
- [Auditor Insights | Tissue Transfer Coding: Why Measuring Both Defects Matters](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tissue-transfer-coding-why-measuring-both-defects-matters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Accurate coding for adjacent tissue transfer procedures (CPT® 14000–14032) is essential—but are your operative reports giving payors what they need? Recent client questions and claim denials highlight a common documentation gap that coders should
- [Auditor Insights | CMS Incident-To Rules: Virtual Supervision Is Here](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/auditor-insights-cms-incident-to-rules/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Medicare has permanently expanded the definition of direct supervision for incident-to services, allowing supervising physicians to be virtually present rather than physically in the office suite. This major shift updates rules that had been in place for decades and
- [Auditor Insights | Assistants at Surgery in a Teaching Hospital: Know When an Exception Applies](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/auditor-insights-assistants-at-surgery-in-a-teaching-hospital-know-when-an-exception-applies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Coding assistant-at-surgery services in a teaching hospital can be challenging, particularly when determining whether Medicare will reimburse the assistant. One of the most common misconceptions is assuming that an assistant surgeon is automatically paid whenever they participate in the
- [Auditor Insights | Split/Shared Services: Can Your Documentation Support the Billing Provider?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/auditor-insights-split-shared-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Split/shared visits continue to be a frequent source of audit findings—not because the services weren’t appropriately provided, but because the documentation doesn’t clearly identify who performed the substantive portion of the visit. The Documentation Requirement CMS requires documentation to support the
- [Auditor Insights | Point-of-Care Testing: Does It Count Toward MDM Data?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/auditor-insights-point-of-care-testing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Point-of-care (POC) testing is common in today’s clinical setting, but it’s also one of the most frequently misunderstood components of E/M coding. A common misconception is that every POC test performed automatically counts toward the Amount and/or Complexity of Data to
- [Webinar Q&A: Acute and Chronic Pain Procedure Coding: Needles and Nerves](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-acute-and-chronic-pain-procedure-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Acute and Chronic Pain Procedure Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas associated
- [From Wounds to Wellness: Navigating the Patient Journey with Precision and Purpose](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/from-wounds-to-wellness/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]When it comes to wound care, the path from injury to healing is rarely a straight line. Each patient brings unique challenges, from comorbidities like diabetes to the complex requirements of advanced therapies like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). But
- [Webinar Q&A: Wound Care Coding: A Patient’s Journey Through Care & Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-wound-care-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Wound Care Coding: A Patient’s Journey Through Care & Coding ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Teaching Physicians Guidelines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-teaching-physicians-guidelines/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Teaching Physicians Guidelines ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in the areas
- [Webinar Q&A: Unlocking HCC Codes and Clinical Documentation with a Twist](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-unlocking-hcc-codes-and-clinical-documentation-with-a-twist/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Unlocking HCC Codes and Clinical Documentation with a Twist. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Webinar Q&A: CABG Coding: Navigating the Heart of the Matter](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-cabg-coding-navigating-the-heart-of-the-matter/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar CABG Coding: Navigating the Heart of the Matter. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: Outpatient Coding Queries Compliance: Avoiding Legal and Financial Pitfalls](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-outpatient-coding-queries-compliance-avoiding-legal-and-financial-pitfalls/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Outpatient Coding Queries Compliance: Avoiding Legal and Financial Pitfalls. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Navigating Cleft Lip and Palate Repairs with Ease](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-navigating-cleft-lip-and-palate-repairs-with-ease/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Navigating Cleft Lip and Palate Repairs with Ease. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Getting Through Your First Op Report Without Crying](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-getting-through-your-first-op-report-without-crying/) - Join Haugen Academy for a Q&A from Getting Through Your First Op Report Without Crying!
- [Webinar Q&A: Social Determinants of Health: Coding Beyond the Diagnosis](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-social-determinants-of-health/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Social Determinants of Health: Coding Beyond the Diagnosis. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Spinal Decompression Procedure Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-spinal-decompression-procedure-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Spinal Decompression Procedure Coding: Taking the Pressure Off. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: Psychiatric Diagnostic Procedures & Psychotherapy Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-psychiatric-diagnostic-procedures-psychotherapy-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Psychiatric Diagnostic Procedures & Psychotherapy Coding.The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in
- [Webinar Q&A: Straight to the Point: ICD-10-PCS Coding for Spinal Fusions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-pcs-coding-for-spinal-fusions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Straight to the Point: ICD-10-PCS Coding for Spinal Fusions. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Complex Obstetrics Coding Concepts](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-complex-obstetrics-coding-concepts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Complex Obstetrics Coding Concepts. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [CDI Meets Risk Adjustment: The Power Combo Your Revenue Cycle Can’t Ignore](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cdi-meets-risk-adjustment-the-power-combo-your-revenue-cycle-cant-ignore/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]In today’s healthcare landscape, one thing is crystal clear: documentation is currency. And nowhere is that truer than in the world of risk adjustment — where the accuracy of your documentation can directly impact millions
- [Webinar Q&A: Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Case Studies in Nerve Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-getting-through-the-op-report-without-crying-case-studies-in-nerve-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Case Studies in Nerve Procedures.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time
- [April 2025 ICD-10-PCS Updates Include New Obstetrical Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/april-2025-icd-10-pcs-updates-include-new-obstetrical-codes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]On April 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is introducing 50 new codes, deleting 12 codes, and revising 2 code titles. It’s been several years since we’ve seen changes to obstetrical codes, but
- [Navigating the Complexities of Injection and Infusion Coding: Key Challenges and Best Practices](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/navigating-the-complexities-of-injection-and-infusion-coding-key-challenges-and-best-practices/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Coding for injection and infusion administrations is often more intricate than it first appears. Various factors, such as the method of administration, the specific medications used, and the timing of treatments, all play a
- [April 1, 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates Include Sweeping Changes to Coding Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/april-1-2025-icd-10-cm-code-updates-include-sweeping-changes-to-coding-diagnostic-tests-for-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Although the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023, we continue to see updates to the COVID-19 guidelines to align us with the post pandemic environment. The first wave of guideline updates
- [Webinar Q&A: Midyear ICD-10-CM Coding Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-midyear-icd-10-cm-coding-updates/) - Expert advice on the midyear ICD-10-CM Coding Updates!
- [Webinar Q&A: Midyear ICD-10-PCS Coding Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-midyear-icd-10-pcs-coding-updates/) - Expert guidance from Haugen Academy
- [Webinar Q&A: The 2025 CMS Coding Updates ‘G’ Codes and More](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-the-2025-cms-coding-updates-g-codes-and-more/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The 2025 CMS Coding Updates ‘G’ Codes and More. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Cracking the Code: 2025 CMS HCPCS Updates & Guidance](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cracking-the-code-2025-cms-hcpcs-updates-guidance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]“Can a clinical social worker or a family therapist bill for interprofessional consultations?” “Is there a code for reporting risk management services for a patient with ASCVD?” “How do we report a virtual check-in visit for
- [Webinar Q&A: 2025 Procedure Coding Updates for Profee](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2025-procedure-coding-updates-for-profee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar 2025 Procedure Coding Updates for Profee. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: 2025 Procedure Coding Updates for Facility](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2025-procedure-coding-updates-for-facility/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Procedure Coding Updates for Facility. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official
- [Clarifying E/M Coding: Insights from the 2024 AMA Symposium](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/clarifying-e-m-coding-insights-from-the-2024-ama-symposium/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding can be complex. To provide clarity, here’s a summary of three questions addressed during the American Medical Association’s 2025 CPT & RBRVS Symposium:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]1. If a patient has 15
- [Clarifying Surgical Coding: AMA's Answers to Complex CPT® Questions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/clarifying-surgical-coding-amas-answers-to-complex-cpt-questions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The complexity of CPT surgery coding can be challenging so the Haugen Auditors submitted a couple of questions to the AMA for response. Those questions were included in the Q&A from the American Medical Association’s 2025
- [Webinar Q&A: Obstetrical and Newborn Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-obstetrical-and-newborn-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Obstetrical and Newborn Coding.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Easing the Pain of Wound Care Coding - Diagnosis Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-easing-the-pain-of-wound-care-coding-diagnosis-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Easing the Pain of Wound Care Coding – Diagnosis Coding.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Coding Check-up: How’s your Principal Diagnosis Coding?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-check-up-hows-your-principal-diagnosis-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″
- [Webinar Q&A: Easing the Pain of Wound Care Coding - Procedure Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-easing-the-pain-of-wound-care-coding-procedural-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Easing the Pain of Wound Care Coding – Procedure Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [When The Global OB Package is Incomplete - Antepartum](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/when-the-global-ob-package-is-incomplete-antepartum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The global maternity care codes might seem simple at first glance. It sounds convenient to use a single code to cover all prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services. And don’t get me wrong—this is fantastic for an
- [Webinar Q&A: Third Quarter Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-third-quarter-coding-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar What’s New? Third Quarter Coding Update.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official
- [Documentation for Add-On Codes 61781, 61782, and 61783](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/documentation-for-add-on-codes-61781-61782-and-61783/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]When physicians perform brain, craniofacial, skull base, or spinal procedures using stereotactic computer-assisted navigation, accurate documentation is crucial to support the use of add-on codes 61781, 61782, and 61783. Often, we see operative reports that give no further details other than
- [iPACK Block? No Problem! 2025's New Codes for Fascial Plane Block](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2025-new-codes-for-fascial-plane-block/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Ever find yourself stuck doing a bunch of research when an erector spinae block is performed? Or how about staring down an iPACK block note? Well, great news is coming your way! CPT has created new
- [Webinar Q&A: GI Colonoscopy and Hernia Cases](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-gi-colonoscopy-and-hernia-cases/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Looking Down the Scope at GI Colonoscopy and Hernia Cases!. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: 2025 Hospital Payment Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2025-hospital-payment-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar 2025 Hospital Payment Update: A Coder’s Guide to MS-DRG Changes.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: HCC Coding and Risk Adjustment](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/hcc-coding-and-risk-adjustment/) - HCC Coding and Risk Adjustment
- [Webinar Q&A: ICD-10-CM Code Updates for 2025](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-icd-10-cm-code-updates-for-2025/) - Tips and expertise regarding the 2025 ICD-10-CM code updates. Start preparing for the changes with this webinar that covers what is changing and why.
- [Get Ready for FY 2025 ICD-10 Code Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2025-icd-10-code-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″
- [Webinar Q&A: ICD-10-PCS Code Updates for 2025](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-icd-10-pcs-code-updates-for-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar October Update: 2025 ICD-10-PCS Code Changes.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance
- [Webinar Q&A: What’s New? Second Quarter Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-whats-new-second-quarter-coding-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar What’s New? Second Quarter Coding Update. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Social Determinants of Health: What’s the Big Deal](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-social-determinants-of-health-whats-the-big-deal/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Social Determinants of Health: What’s the Big Deal?.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Mastering Advanced Spine Coding: Insights from Our Upcoming Webinar](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-and-expertise-cpt-spinal-fusion-coding/) - By working through actual spinal fusion operative reports, participants gain practical experience that is directly transferable to their day-to-day role.
- [Webinar Q&A: Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Transcatheter Embolization, Thrombectomy, and Thrombolysis](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/transcatheter-embolization-thrombectomy-and-thrombolysis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Transcatheter Embolization, Thrombectomy, and Thrombolysis.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding: A Practical Approach Part 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-vir-coding-q-and-a/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [Webinar Q&A: Spring is in the Air: April 2024 ICD-10-CM Updates and Quarterly Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-cm-2024-quarter-1-coding-updates/) - ICD-10-CM updates! View the changes to diagnostic coding for the second half of fiscal year 2024 as well as quarterly coding advice.
- [The BEFAST Checklist for Coding Strokes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/the-befast-checklist-for-coding-strokes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BEFAST-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”World stroke day vector concept” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [CMS Risk Adjustment Model changes from Version 24 to Version 28 in 2024](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cms-risk-adjustment-model-changes-from-version-24-to-version-28-in-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Shoulder Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-coding-shoulder-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Shoulder Procedures.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance
- [Alleviate the Anxiety of Coding 7th Characters for Injuries](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/alleviate-the-anxiety-of-coding-7th-characters-for-injuries/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]There’s a reason you’ll find so many TV shows out there based on emergency medicine. Where else will you find dramatic life-and-death situations peppered with humor all found in the same place – the Emergency Department (ED)?
- [Neurovascular Knowledge](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/neurovascular-knowledge/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Neurovascular medical coding focuses on conditions and procedures related to the intricate network of blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the brain and spinal cord. This coding specialty encompasses a wide range of conditions, including strokes,
- [Using the Guidelines to Guide Your Biopsy Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/using-the-guidelines-to-guide-your-biopsy-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Choosing the correct biopsy code can be a difficult task. Even determining whether a procedure is actually a biopsy at all can be a challenge. If you have seen your fair share of integumentary procedure notes, you know
- [What’s Up in October?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/whats-up-in-october/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]It may be August, but all you need to do is browse through any retail store to know that fall, October, and Halloween are quickly approaching. But before you worry about which costume you’re going to
- [Webinar Q&A: The MEAT of Risk Adjustment](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-the-meat-of-risk-adjustment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The MEAT of Risk Adjustment.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding for Pain Management](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-coding-for-pain-management/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Pain Points: Coding for Pain Management.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in
- [Pain Management Coding and the Anatomy of the Spine](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/pain-management-coding-and-the-anatomy-of-the-spine/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]If you are anything like me, just looking at pain management codes can be pretty stressful. Especially the codes relating to the spine, spinal nerves, and joints! These codes all seem similar, so how are you supposed to
- [April Changes to ICD-10-PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/april-changes-to-icd-10-pcs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]It hardly seems possible that it’s been nearly 6 months since the October ICD-10 updates. And while April updates to ICD-10-PCS are hardly new, this year the code changes are no longer limited to new technologies.
- [No April Fools, New ICD-10-CM Codes are Coming 4/1/2023](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/no-april-fools-new-icd-10-cm-codes-are-coming-4-1-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]In case you missed it, ICD-10 updates come twice a year now. April 1, 2023 brings us our first official mid-year update and while there are not as many new codes as we typically see in
- [Are You Ready to Fall in Love with Cardiac Catheterization Coding?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/are-you-ready-to-fall-in-love-with-cardiac-catheterization-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]​Since February is the month of love, I’m here to profess undying love for my professional soulmate – the heart. I can’t help it, I love everything about the heart: the structure, how it works
- [Anesthesia 01996](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/anesthesia-01996/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Anesthesia 101 01996 What would you code in the following situation? A 58-year-old female patient undergoes a bilateral total knee replacement. After the appropriate recovery room time, she is transferred up to a floor. Because the surgeon
- [Key Concepts in ICD-10-PCS Spinal Fusion Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/key-concepts-in-icd-10-pcs-spinal-fusion-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Spinal fusion procedures are among the most complex surgeries to code in ICD-10-PCS, requiring a strong understanding of both code structure and official guideline interpretation. Accurate coding depends on careful review of operative
- [How to Move from Denial Management to Prevention](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/how-to-move-from-denial-management-to-prevention/) - Publication: AHIMA As the healthcare industry moves toward value-based payment, making the shift from denial management to denial prevention is essential. Provider organizations are now realizing the importance of a proactive approach that prevents initial denials at the beginning of the revenue cycle. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Interventional Radiology: Lower Extremity Revascularization Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-interventional-radiology-lower-extremity-revascularization-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: If an intervention is performed in the anterior tibial artery and another in the tibioperoneal trunk, can two interventions be reported? A: Yes. The tibioperoneal trunk is a continuation of the popliteal artery
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Interventional Radiology: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-interventional-radiology-endovascular-aneurysm-repair-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Is a chronic contained rupture considered a ruptured aneurysm? A: CPT defines rupture as an acute hemorrhage related to the aneurysm. Patients with rupture are most likely hemodynamically unstable and require emergent treatment.
- [Tips & Expertise: Injections & Infusions Beyond the Basics Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-injections-infusions-beyond-the-basics-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: For concurrent infusions, does the drug have to run 16 minutes together or any time together at all? A: Concurrent infusions should run greater than 16min together. Ref: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/article.aspx?articleId=53778 Q: If Alteplase is used prior
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Fractures Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/qa-cpt-coding-for-fractures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Most of the time my provider doesn’t tell me if a fracture is displaced, so based on what you said early in your presentation, the default is displaced. Is that correct? A: Yes, that’s absolutely correct.
- [Interested in Information Blocking?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/interested-in-information-blocking/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding ​Information Blocking has been making headlines for nearly a year now. On April 5th, 2021, the Information Blocking provision of the 21st Century Cures Act went into effect, but you may still be asking yourself “what is information blocking?”. The 21st Century Cures Act, passed in December 2016, largely focused on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for research and drug development, to streamline the drug approval process. But a portion of the legislation focuses on empowering patients to take ownership of their healthcare, in part by ensuring expedient access to the electronic health information (EHI). The term information blocking was coined; defined as any practice that is likely to impede access to, the exchange of, or use of EHI. Continue reading to learn more about this hot topic! | Read More.
- [Is your organization worried about wound care coding?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wounded-by-wound-care/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding One of the most difficult and misunderstood diagnostic coding types is that of a wound care clinic. Often managers lump these types of charts into clinic coding and expect productivity to be just as high. Ask any wound care coder and they’ll tell you that a wound care chart is one of the most confusing case types out there. Most of the conditions treated in wound care clinic are chronic, nonhealing ulcers, yet the clinic is called wound care – not ulcer care - which is just the beginning of the confusion. Patients are often seen weekly, and the severity of their wounds (ulcers) can improve, deteriorate, or remain stagnant week to week. Many coders are unsure how to code these charts. What type of wound is being evaluated? How does the wound look this week? How, exactly, is the wound being treated? | Read More.
- [Creating a Team of Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) for a CoC Accredited Organization](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/creating-a-team-of-certified-tumor-registrars-ctr-for-a-coc-accredited-organization/) - According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 1.9 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2021. Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases are preventable with the knowledge we have today. The month of February is National Cancer Prevention Month, dedicated to educating individuals on how to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) also play a large role in gathering the data needed for cancer research, treatment, and prevention. We thought this would be a great time to share a unique project facilitated by our team and the journey to assist a client develop their own team of CTRs.
- [Webinar Q&A: Depth Perception: How Deep is that Lesion?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-coding-lesion-excision/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Depth Perception: How Deep is that Lesion? ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the
- [Webinar Q&A: Flushing out Kidney Anatomy, Disease Processes, and ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-icd-10-cm-coding-kidney-disease/) - Decode ICD-10-CM Coding for Kidney Disease in our webinar Q&A. Elevate your coding skills for accurate reporting and enhanced patient care.
- [Webinar Q&A: ICD-10-CM Stroke Coding: The Why Behind the Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cm-stroke-coding-q-a/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar ICD-10-CM Stroke Coding: The Why Behind the Codes.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [Webinar Q&A: Complex Injections and Infusions - Shoot For the Moon!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-complex-injections-and-infusions-shoot-for-the-moon/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Complex Injections and Infusions – Shoot For the Moon!. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Diabetes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-coding-diabetes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Digging into Diabetes. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: Breaking Down Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding for ICD-10-PCS Part 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-vascular-interventional-radiology-coding-for-icd-10-pcs-part-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Breaking Down Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding for ICD-10-PCS Part 2. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Breaking Down Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding for ICD-10-PCS Part 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-vascular-interventional-radiology-coding-for-icd-10-pcs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Breaking Down Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding for ICD-10-PCS Part 1. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of
- [Webinar Q&A: Navigating New Technology and Administration](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-new-technology-administration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Navigating New Technology and Administration. The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance
- [Webinar Q&A: Aneurysm Repair Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-aneurysm-repair-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Aneurysm Repair Coding: Easing the Pressure with the Essentials. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ICD-10-PCS Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-endovascular-aneurysm-repair-icd-10-pcs-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ICD-10-PCS Coding: A Deep Dive from Aorta to Iliac. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time
- [Webinar Q&A: ICD-10 Coding Updates Q1 2026](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-icd-10-coding-updates-q1-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar ICD-10 Coding Updates Q1 2026: Beyond the Headlines. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Semaglutide and Tirzepatide: Why Drug Type Matters for Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/why-drug-type-matters-for-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”2px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”2290.9px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ min_height=”1413px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]With the use of semaglutide and tirzepatide going mainstream, it’s starting to create some real coding challenges. Coding Clinic, First Quarter 2026, addresses some of these issues – specifically around adverse effects
- [Webinar Q&A: Next Level Spine Coding Part 1: Walking Through Case Studies for Posterior Spinal Fusions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-coding-posterior-spinal-fusion-case-studies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Next Level Spine Coding Part 1: Walking Through Case Studies for Posterior Spinal Fusions. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at
- [Webinar Q&A: It's Not Brain Surgery - or is it? ICD-10-PCS Coding for Brain Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-pcs-coding-for-brain-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: What is the ICD-10-PCS approach for burr hole drainage of a cerebral hematoma?A: Burr hole drainage of a cerebral hematoma is coded using the Percutaneous approach in ICD-10-PCS. Although the procedure involves creating a
- [Haugen Academy Expands Education Portfolio with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Training](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/haugen-academy-expands-education-portfolio-with-clinical-documentation-integrity-cdi-training/) - New CDI-specific education helps align clinical indicators, provider documentation, and compliant coding practices. [Denver, CO] — [March 17, 2026] — Haugen Academy has expanded its education portfolio to include clinical documentation integrity (CDI)-specific training, building on its established coding and documentation curriculum already utilized by CDI and coding professionals. The new offerings introduce a more clinically
- [Coding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-psychological-and-neuropsychological-testing/) - Coding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing guide for coders. Learn CPT® codes, documentation tips, & CNS testing used for diagnosis and care planning.
- [Webinar Q&A: CDI Education Sepsis: Prove It, Support It, Defend It](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cdi-webinar-sepsis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Sepsis CDI Education: Prove It, Support It, Defend It. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: Behavioral Health Service Codes: Right State of Mind-Meeting Documentation and Medical Necessity Requirements](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/behavioral-health-service-codes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Behavioral Health Service Codes: Right State of Mind-Meeting Documentation and Medical Necessity Requirements.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time
- [Webinar Q&A: The Doors of the Heart: ICD-10 Coding for Heart Valve Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-coding-for-heart-valve-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The Doors of the Heart: ICD-10 Coding for Heart Valve Procedures. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Substance Abuse and Poisonings, Adverse Effects, and Underdosings](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-substance-abuse-and-poisonings-adverse-effects-and-underdosings/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Substance Abuse and Poisonings, Adverse Effects, and Underdosings. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Webinar Q&A: Clinical Meets Codes: ICD-10-CM Coding for Sepsis](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-clinical-meets-codes-icd-10-cm-coding-for-sepsis-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Clinical Meets Codes: ICD-10-CM Coding for Sepsis. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Breathe Easy: Tips for Successful Pulmonary ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-breathe-easy-tips-for-successful-pulmonary-icd-10-cm-coding-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Breathe Easy: Tips for Successful Pulmonary ICD-10-CM Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-coding-psychological-and-neuropsychological-testing/) - Coding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing webinar Q&A with expert answers on CPT® codes, documentation requirements, and CNS testing services.
- [Webinar Q&A: Keeping up with Cardiovascular ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cardiovascular-icd-10-cm-coding/) - Join our Webinar Q&A on Cardiovascular ICD-10-CM Coding to clarify guidelines, challenges, and best practices for accurate documentation.
- [Webinar Q&A: Malnutrition Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/malnutrition-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Malnutrition Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the
- [Webinar Q&A: Get Brainy about Procedure Coding for the Brain](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/procedure-coding-for-the-brain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Get Brainy about Procedure Coding for the Brain. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
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- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 April ICD-10-PCS Code Updates: Exploring New Technologies and Code Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2026-april-icd-10-pcs-code-update/) - Stay current with the 2026 April ICD-10-PCS Code Updates, including expert answers to follow-up questions from our recent webinar.
- [Webinar Q&A: Skin Cell Suspension Autografting](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-skin-cell-suspension-autografting/) - Explore the Skin Cell Suspension Autografting webinar Q&A. Get clarity on SCSA anatomy, stages, CPT® coding guidance, and real-world application questions.
- [Webinar Q&A: Procedure Coding for Sinus Surgery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-q-a-procedure-coding-for-sinus-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Procedure Coding for Sinus Surgery. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Let's Modify That Evaluation and Management Service](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-evaluation-and-management-service/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Let’s Modify That Evaluation and Management Service. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [Webinar Q&A: Combination Codes and the Patient Story](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-q-a-combination-codes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Combination Codes and the Patient Story. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 April ICD-10-CM Code Updates: Behind the Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2026-april-icd-10-cm-code-updates/) - Stay current with the 2026 April ICD-10-CM Code Updates — including expert answers to follow-up questions from our recent webinar.
- [Webinar Q&A: Getting Through the OP Report without Crying: Arterial Revascularization](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-arterial-revascularization/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinarGetting Through the OP Report without Crying: Arterial Revascularization.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: The Cure for Cancer Coding in ICD-10-CM/PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cancer-coding-in-icd-10-cm-pcs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The Cure for Cancer Coding in ICD-10-CM/PCS. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Pain Injection Procedures: Block the Pain](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-coding-pain-injection-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Pain Injection Procedures: Block the Pain. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [Webinar Q&A: Facility E/M Levels](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-facility-e-m-levels/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Facility E/M Levels. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in
- [Webinar Q&A: Long-term Care Coding: Coding for the Long-Haul](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/long-term-care-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Long-term Care Coding: Coding for the Long-Haul.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: GYN Anatomy and Approaches](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-gyn-anatomy-and-approaches/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar GYN Anatomy and Approaches. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official
- [2025 Update: Expanded Billing Opportunities for G2211](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2025-update-expanded-billing-opportunities-for-g2211/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]As of January 2025, CMS has expanded the use of HCPCS code G2211, marking an important change for providers, coders, and auditors working with E/M services. What Changed Previously, G2211 could not be reported on the same day as an E/M
- [ICD-10 in Bloom: April 2026 ICD-10 Updates You Can’t Ignore](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/april-2026-icd-10-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]It’s hard to believe, but April 1, 2026 is right around the corner. Just as you were getting comfortable with the October ICD-10 updates, here comes another round of changes to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. If you’re
- [Webinar Q&A: The What, When, Who, and How of Physician Coding Queries](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-physician-coding-queries/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar The What, When, Who, and How of Physician Coding Queries.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Skin Cell Suspension Autograft (SCSA) Coding for 2025](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/skin-cell-suspension-autograft-scsa-coding-for-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Skin cell suspension autografting or SCSA has been developed as a direct, spray-on type of graft application of the patient’s own harvested and processed skin cells. It can be used on thermal burn injuries, degloving injuries or areas where skin tissue
- [New Year, New Codes: 2026 CPT Updates IR Teams Can’t Ignore](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2026-cpt-updates-ir/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Some of the most sweeping changes to interventional radiology CPT coding since 2011 became effective on January 1, 2026. If you’re wondering what to expect in the year ahead, here’s a high-level summary of the
- [Haugen Academy Free Medical Coding Webinar: Facility vs. Profee: A Tale of Two Claims- Available for Viewing Starting January 15th, 2026](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/haugen-academy-free-medical-coding-webinar-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WEB2601CMCPTFACVSPRO.jpg” title_text=”WEB2601CMCPTFACVSPRO” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This FREE on-demand webinar was released on January 15, 2026 and will be available for viewing until January 14, 2027. This webinar is pre-approved for 1 CEU through AHIMA & AAPC.
- [Webinar Q&A: HCC Updates: The Change from Version 24 to Version 28](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-hcc-updates-the-change-from-version-24-to-version-28/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [Webinar Q&A: The Profee Coder's Guide to Coding in 2024](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-the-profee-coders-guide-to-coding-in-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [Webinar Q&A: The Outpatient Facility Coder’s Guide to Coding in 2024](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-the-outpatient-facility-coders-guide-to-coding-in-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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.
- [Webinar Q&A: Getting Over the Hump of Bunionectomy Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-cpt-bunionectomy-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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 guidance
- [Documentation is Key for coding Lesion Excisions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-lesion-excisions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q3″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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,
- [Final Rule Better Aligns Part 2 and HIPAA](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/final-rule-better-aligns-part-2-and-hipaa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q3″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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 substance
- [Webinar Q&A: ICD-10-PCS Procedural Coding On an After April 1 2024](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2024-quarter-1-icd-10-pcs-updates/) - Join us for an overview of the 2024 quarter one ICD-10-PCS coding updates! Learn about new and revised ICD-10-PCS codes effective April 1, 2024
- [Understanding CPT Code 15853: Guidelines for Suture and Staple Removal Billing](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/understanding-cpt-code-15853-guidelines-for-suture-and-staple-removal-billing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Add-on codes 15853 and 15854 were established to address practice expenses (PE) associated suture and staple removal procedures when performed in conjunction with an Evaluation and Management (E/M) visit. Here’s a breakdown of how to use these
- [Webinar Q&A: Facility vs. Profee: A Tale of Two Claims](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/facility-vs-profee-a-tale-of-two-claims/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Facility vs. Profee: A Tale of Two Claims.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Beyond E/M Leveling](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-beyond-e-m-leveling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Beyond E/M Leveling.The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas associated
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 IR Coding Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2026-ir-coding-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar 2026 IR Coding Updates: Understanding the 2026 Coding Revolution. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: CMS PFS Final Rule 2026](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cms-pfs-final-rule-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar CMS PFS Final Rule 2026: What You Need to Know.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: Principles of Principal Diagnosis Selection](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-principles-of-principal-diagnosis-selection/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Principles of Principal Diagnosis Selection.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Defining Detachment](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-defining-detachment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Defining Detachment. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Exploring Vascular Surgery Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-exploring-vascular-surgery-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Exploring Vascular Surgery Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 Procedure Updates: CPT Updates for Facility Coders](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-updates-for-facility-coders/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar 2026 Procedure Updates: CPT Updates for Facility Coders.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: PCI Coding in 2026](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/pci-coding-in-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar PCI Coding in 2026: Heart Work Reimagined. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Altered Mental Status](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-altered-mental-status-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Clearing the Brain Fog Around Coding Altered Mental Status. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 Procedure Updates: CPT Updates for Profee Coders](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-updates-for-profee-coders/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar 2026 Procedure Updates: CPT Updates for Profee Coders. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [The Three Most Common Mistakes Coders Make When Coding Altered Mental Status](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-altered-mental-status/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]If you’ve ever trained with me, you’ve probably heard my running joke about altered mental status (AMS): “If it’s the last chart of the day, it just became the first chart of tomorrow.” Why? Because AMS is one of
- [Webinar Q&A: Chronic Care Management Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-chronic-care-management-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Chronic Care Management Coding.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the
- [Webinar Q&A: Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostic Studies](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/non-invasive-cardiac-diagnostic-studies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostics Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance
- [Webinar Q&A: Introduction to Home Health Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-introduction-to-home-health-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Introduction to Home Health Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: GYN Procedure Coding: A Practical Approach](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-gyn-procedure-coding-a-practical-approach/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar GYN Procedure Coding: A Practical Approach . ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Webinar Q&A: Part of the Package? Reporting E/M During Global OB Package](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-part-of-the-package-reporting-e-m-during-global-ob-package/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Part of the Package? Reporting E/M During Global OB Package.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Webinar Q&A: NICU E/M Coding and Beyond](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-nicu-e-m-coding-and-related-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar NICU E/M Coding and Related Services. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Quarterly ICD-10 Coding Update: Third Quarter](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/quarterly-icd-10-coding-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Quarterly ICD-10 Coding Update: Third Quarter.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding Integumentary Procedures Performed in the Emergency Department](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-ed-integumentary-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Integumentary Procedures Performed in the Emergency Department.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: Procedure Coding for Lower Extremity Amputations](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/procedure-coding-for-lower-extremity-amputations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Procedure Coding for Lower Extremity Amputations. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent
- [Late-September Reminder: Medicare Preventive Services Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/late-september-reminder-medicare-preventive-services-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]As September winds down, it’s a good time for healthcare teams to review important Medicare preventive service updates. The August 2025 Medicare Learning Network (MLN) newsletter highlighted several key changes that impact patient care and audit compliance. Counseling to Prevent Tobacco
- [Simple or Complex? Determining the Right Code for Incision and Drainage Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/determining-the-right-code-for-incision-and-drainage-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Coding for incision and drainage (I&D) procedures can be tricky when determining if documentation supports billing the simple code 10060 versus the complex code 10061. The challenge? There are no strict, black-and-white rules. In fact, a 2006 CPT Assistant
- [Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Just Expired — And We’re Watching](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/medicare-telehealth-flexibilities-just-expired-and-were-watching/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]As of October 1, 2025, the much-talked-about Medicare telehealth flexibilities are no more. With Congress failing to pass a FY 2026 spending bill, the government shutdown triggered a snap rollback to the restrictive pre-pandemic rules
- [Beyond the Code: How AI is Elevating the Role of Medical Coders](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/beyond-the-code-how-ai-is-elevating-the-role-of-medical-coders/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”2225.3px” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”2068.3px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”1270px”]Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and healthcare is at the center of that evolution. For medical coders, the rise of AI often sparks anxiety. Will technology replace us?
- [Prescription Drug Management: MAC Guidance Isn’t the Same Everywhere](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/prescription-drug-management-mac-guidance-isnt-the-same-everywhere/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]When providers document Prescription Drug Management in an evaluation and management (E/M) service, the assumption is often that a prescription refill counts as “risk.” The reality is more complicated. Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) each define
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 Hospital Payment Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2026-hospital-payment-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar 2026 Hospital Payment Update: A Coder’s Guide to MS-DRG Changes. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: E/M Services FAQs: From the Office to the ICU and Everything in Between](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-e-m-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar E/M Services FAQs: From the Office to the ICU and Everything in Between.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Understanding the Difference: Device Interrogation vs. Programming Device Evaluation](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/understanding-the-difference-device-interrogation-vs-programming-device-evaluation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]A common documentation and coding error in cardiac device reporting is the incorrect use of device interrogation (93288) versus programming device evaluation (93279–93285) codes. While the terms might sound interchangeable, they represent distinctly different services, and understanding the requirements can
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 ICD-10-CM Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2026-icd-10-cm-coding-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Breaking News: 2026 ICD-10-CM Coding Update.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance
- [Breaking Down the 2026 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Code Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2026-icd-10-cm-and-icd-10-pcs-code-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Each year, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS are updated to reflect advances in clinical practice, new medical technologies, and the need for greater precision in reporting. For 2026, the updates are significant, with nearly 650 total code changes. Coders, CDI specialists, and
- [Webinar Q&A: 2026 ICD-10-PCS Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-2026-icd-10-pcs-coding-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Breaking News: 2026 ICD-10-PCS Coding Update.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance
- [Webinar Q&A: Nuances in Outpatient Neurosurgery Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-neurosurgery-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Nuances in Outpatient Neurosurgery Coding ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to research subsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: Critical Questions for Critical Care](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/questions-for-critical-care/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Defining Critical Care: An In-Depth Review of Documentation and Coding. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Is it Clinically Significant? Applying Additional Diagnosis Guidelines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-is-it-clinically-significant-applying-additional-diagnosis-guidelines/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Is it Clinically Significant? Applying Additional Diagnosis Guidelines.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: Release of Information: Advanced Scenarios and Hot Topics](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-release-of-information-advanced-scenarios-and-hot-topics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Release of Information: Advanced Scenarios and Hot Topics. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [Webinar Q&A: Next Level Spine Coding Part 2: Walking Through Case Studies for Anterior Spinal Fusions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-and-expertise-cpt-spinal-fusion-coding-anterior-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Next Level Spine Coding Part 2: Walking Through Case Studies for Anterior Spinal Fusions.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of
- [Webinar Q&A: Documentation Decoded: E/M Insights From Coders to Clinicians](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-documentation-decoded-e-m-insights-from-coders-to-clinicians/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Documentation Decoded: E/M Insights From Coders to Clinicians. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing.
- [Webinar Q&A: Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today's ROI Landscape 2: Minor Records](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-navigating-complex-uses-and-disclosures-in-todays-roi-landscape-2-minor-records/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today’s ROI Landscape Part 2: Minor Records. ** The coding information and guidance are
- [Webinar Q&A: Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today's ROI Landscape Part 1: Federal Compliance](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-navigating-complex-uses-and-disclosures-in-todays-roi-landscape-part-1-federal-compliance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today’s ROI Landscape Part 1: Federal Compliance.** The coding information and guidance are valid
- [Webinar Q&A: E/M Coding Essentials: Navigating Inpatient and Outpatient Consultations](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-e-m-coding-essentials-navigating-inpatient-and-outpatient-consultations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar E/M Coding Essentials: Navigating Inpatient and Outpatient Consultations. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Quarterly ICD-10 Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-quarterly-icd-10-coding-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Quarterly ICD-10 Coding Update. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official
- [Webinar Q&A: Coding for Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Complex Road to Recovery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-coding-for-inpatient-rehabilitation-a-complex-road-to-recovery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding for Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Complex Road to Recovery. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners
- [The Reproductive Health Privacy Rule is Vacated: What This Means for HIPAA Compliance](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/reproductive-health-privacy-rule-vacated/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling vacating the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule provisions that provided enhanced protections for reproductive health information (RHI). Background The 2024 amendments to the
- [Consultation Services](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/consultation-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]A consultation is an evaluation and management (E/M) service provided at the request of another physician or qualified healthcare professional to offer an opinion or advice about a specific problem. To bill a consult, documentation must include: A
- [The Complex World of Inpatient Rehabilitation Coding: Key Challenges to Navigate](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/inpatient-rehabilitation-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Coding for inpatient rehabilitation encounters is a complex process requiring a deep understanding of both clinical documentation and regulatory guidelines. It presents unique challenges that set it apart from other healthcare settings, as inpatient rehabilitation
- [Webinar Q&A: Preventing Errors When Assigning AWV and Annual Physical Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/preventing-errors-when-assigning-awv-and-annual-physical-codes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEader” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [Webinar Q&A: Outpatient Procedural Coding for the Female Reproductive System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-outpatient-procedural-coding-for-the-female-reproductive-system/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Outpatient Procedural Coding for the Female Reproductive System. ** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Ensure Your Coding is Correct with Medicare National Coding Edits (NCCI)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/ensure-your-coding-is-correct-with-medicare-national-coding-edits-ncci/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [NCCI - What Can Modifiers Do For You?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/ncci-what-can-modifiers-do-for-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog Content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Long gone are the days of reviewing quarterly NCCI column1/column2 edit tables in paper binders to determine if a code pair is billable together. Editing software now allows coders the ability to see all code pair edits with the click
- [Telehealth Policy Update: Flexibilities Extended Through 2025](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/telehealth-policy-update-flexibilities-extended-through-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]In a significant move for healthcare access and innovation, Congress has officially extended key telehealth flexibilities until September 30, 2025. This extension comes through the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025” (Section
- [Mastering the Complexities of CPT Coding for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/mastering-the-complexities-of-cpt-coding-for-coronary-artery-bypass-grafting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]CPT coding for coronary artery bypass grafting can be challenging due to the procedural variability and the specificity required in coding. This post aims to simplify these complexities and provide clear guidance to enhance coding
- [Cracking the Code: Understanding Spinal Decompression Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cracking-the-code-understanding-spinal-decompression-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Coding spinal decompression procedures is arguably one of the more challenging tasks for coders—and for good reason. A big part of the difficulty lies in the documentation itself. Providers don’t always give the specific details
- [2025: The Year We Audit Every Nook and Cranny of Interventional Radiology CPT Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2025-the-year-we-audit-every-nook-and-cranny-of-interventional-radiology-cpt-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is turning a keen eye toward lower extremity revascularization procedures this year. That’s right, in the world of interventional radiology, it’s audit season—like tax season but with more leg
- [Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended—For Now](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/medicare-telehealth-flexibilities-extended-for-now/) - Medicare telehealth flexibilities, set to expire on March 31, have been extended until September 30 under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This extension allows patients to continue accessing telehealth from home and maintains: Expanded provider eligibility Telehealth access for rural and federally qualified health centers Delayed in-person requirements for mental health services
- [Haugen Academy Achieves First CAHIIM Accreditation for Professional Development Courses](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/haugen-academy-achieves-first-cahiim-accreditation-for-professional-development-courses/) - Haugen has made history by becoming the first institution to receive CAHIIM Accreditation for its ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding education.
- [Medicare Telehealth Policies Extended and New CPT Codes for 2025](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/congress-extends-key-telehealth-policies-whats-next-for-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Congress recently passed the American Relief Act of 2025, extending key Medicare telehealth policies through March 31, 2025. Highlights include: Removal of geographic restrictions and expanded originating sites Broadened telehealth eligibility for practitioners Continued telehealth services for FQHCs and RHCs
- [Updating the HIPAA Security Rule: OCR’s Plan to Combat Cybersecurity Threats](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/updating-the-hipaa-security-rule-ocrs-plan-to-combat-cybersecurity-threats/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Big changes are on the horizon for healthcare. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just dropped a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on December 27, 2024, to revamp the
- [Unique HIM Solutions at Wray Community District Hospital](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/unique-him-solutions-at-wray-community-district-hospital/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Wray Community District Hospital recently engaged Haugen Consulting Group (HCG) to conduct an assessment of the Health Information Management (HIM) department. The assessment identified several opportunities within the department. The bigger challenge was implementing changes without leadership in the department. | Read More.
- [Information Blocking – What Health Information Professionals Need to Know](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/information-blocking-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”””off””” make_equal=”””off””” use_custom_gutter=”””off””” admin_label=”””section””” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”””#ffffff””” parallax=”””off””” allow_player_pause=”””off””” custom_padding=”””||0px|””” transparent_background=”””off””” padding_mobile=”””off””” make_fullwidth=”””off””” use_custom_width=”””off””” width_unit=”””on””” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”””off””” padding_mobile=”””off””” make_equal=”””off””” column_padding_mobile=”””on””” admin_label=”””row””” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”””off””” allow_player_pause=”””off””” custom_padding=”””||0px|””” make_fullwidth=”””off””” use_custom_width=”””off””” width_unit=”””on””” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=”””off””” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”””#ffffff””” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Information Blocking – What Health Information Professionals Need to Know Date:
- [Renovating Your Release of Information Program](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/renovating-your-release-of-information-program/) - Publication: For the Record In the United States, 14 states and the District of Columbia currently allow individuals to choose a third gender option—specifically, the nonbinary gender marker X—on state-issued birth certificates. The nonbinary designation includes “any person who does not identify with a gender that falls within the traditional male/female or man/woman category” as well as intersex individuals. Hear from CEO, Mary Beth Haugen, on this situation and the discrepancies that it is causing for patient matching. | Read More.
- [Proposed Rule Establishes Disincentives for Providers Who Commit Information Blocking](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/proposed-rule-establishes-disincentives-for-providers-who-commit-information-blocking/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-51px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Back in June (2023), the Health and Human Services Department’s Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG) issued a final rule outlining the penalties IT developers, health information exchanges and health information networks would face for
- [Release of Information (ROI) Learning Plan: Advancing ROI Skills to Meet Today’s Healthcare Challenges](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/release-of-information-roi-learning-plan-advancing-roi-skills-to-meet-todays-healthcare-challenges/) - Master the Release of Information (ROI) Learning Plan with Haugen Academy—comprehensive training to ensure compliance, handle complex requests, and protect privacy.
- [Compliance with HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule is here!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/compliance-with-hipaa-reproductive-health-care-privacy-rule-is-here/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Q3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]On April 22nd, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Final Rule, titled “HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive
- [Take the Pain Out of Your Release of Information Process](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/take-the-pain-out-of-your-release-of-information-process/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding What seems to be a straightforward process for HIM professionals may often cause headaches. For example, the release of information (ROI) process seems straightforward; a request for information arrives in the office and we fulfill the request. But perhaps a variety of information requests are accepted by the organization, the requests do not ask for specific documents, or conversely, requests may ask for the entire medical record. Two key release of information policy items will strengthen your ROI processes: a description of what constitutes a valid authorization to release information and a listing of hospital documents that are never released as part of a request. | Read More.
- [2023 E/M Changes: Processing observation services for Medicare](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2023-e-m-changes-processing-observation-services-for-medicare/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The 2023 AMA CPT code set brought us many revisions to the E/M guidelines. The good news is that we get to use the same set of guidelines for all E/M services! One of the more significant changes
- [Webinar Q&A: Considering Cardiac Caths](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-considering-cardiac-caths/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Considering Cardiac Caths.The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas associated
- [Webinar Q&A: Hospital Inpatient Payment Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-hospital-inpatient-payment-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Hospital Inpatient Payment Update.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official
- [Haugen Best Practice: Clinically Significant Secondary Diagnoses](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/haugen-best-practice-clinically-significant-secondary-diagnoses/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Haugen Consulting Group has received questions regarding the 2024 update to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. This change added the terminology “clinically significant” in relation to reportable secondary diagnoses. In response to those
- [Coding for COVID Testing in a Post Pandemic World](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-for-covid-testing-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]​The public health emergency ended on May 11, 2023, and the COVID screening guideline was updated in October, but here we are: still getting questions about coding for COVID testing. The last three and a half
- [The Evolving Competencies of Medical Coders: Navigating the Future](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/the-evolving-competencies-of-medical-coders-navigating-the-future/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”47px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-51px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_class=”indent-list” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [Webinar Q&A: PCS Procedure Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-pcs-procedure-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar PCS Procedure Update.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: CM Countdown to October 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-cm-countdown-to-october-1/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar CM Countdown to October 1.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged
- [Webinar Q&A: Knowing Neurovascular](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-knowing-neurovascular/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Knowing Neurovascular.The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas
- [Webinar Q&A: Diabetes and Wound Care](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-diabetes-and-wound-care/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Webinar Info & Disclaimer” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Diabetes and Wound Care.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [Take the Pressure Out of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/take-the-pressure-out-of-negative-pressure-wound-therapy/) - Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or wound vac coding has been an area that generates a lot of questions and confusion. These codes are widely used and have a specific purpose. Continue reading as we discuss exactly what NPWT is, break down the four code options, and talk about how they are intended to be used.
- [Webinar Q&A: Pain Management - Injections](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-pain-management-injections/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Pain Management – Part 1: Injections.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in
- [Webinar Q&A: Nonvascular IR - Urinary, Biliary, and GI](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-nonvascular-ir-urinary-biliary-and-gi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Nonvascular Interventional Radiology Series Part 2: Urinary, Biliary, and GI Procedures.The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are
- [Webinar Q&A: Nonvascular IR - Minor Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-nonvascular-ir-minor-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Coding Nonvascular Interventional Radiology Series Part 1 Minor Procedures. The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to
- [Webinar Q&A: E/M Coding for Primary Care](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-e-m-coding-for-primary-care/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Time for a Check-up: E/M Coding for Primary Care.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent
- [Webinar Q&A: Making the Rounds: Inpatient E/M Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-making-the-rounds-inpatient-e-m-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Making the Rounds: Inpatient E/M Coding.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in
- [Webinar Q&A: Feeling Numb to Professional Fee Anesthesia Coding?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/webinar-qa-feeling-numb-to-professional-fee-anesthesia-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: When a post op pain block is billed, should the appropriate anesthesia modifier be added as well, such as AA, or one of the Q modifiers if one of those are applicable?A: No, the CPT codes
- [Get Ready to Reprogram Your Z79.899 Coding Brain](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/get-ready-to-reprogram-your-z79-899-coding-brain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We all have those codes that we’ve memorized – the ones that we assign on autopilot when we read certain documentation. For many coders, that code is Z79.899, Other long term (current) drug therapy. It
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Breast Surgery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-coding-for-breast-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: May code 19380 (revision of reconstructed breast) be reported with code 11970 (replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant)?A: Yes, it would be appropriate to report code 19380 If extensive capsule and extensive soft tissue work is
- [Tips & Expertise: 2023 E/M Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2023-e-m-changes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can time spent pre-charting the day before or charting notes a day after the date of the encounter be counted towards the total time for the E/M?​ A: Per time guidelines, only time spent on the date
- [Manage Your Malnutrition Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/manage-your-malnutrition-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Not long ago, a coder’s job just required them to translate a physician’s diagnosis into an ICD-10 code. The codes were then submitted for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Over the past few years coding has
- [CMS finalizes the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cms-finalizes-the-2023-medicare-physician-fee-schedule/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Did you see? CMS finalized the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Key takeaways include: A 4.5% reduction to the CY 2023 Medicare Part B conversion factor will take effect Jan. 1. CMS will continue to not recognize subspecialties
- [Are you ready for the new CPT hernia repair codes?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/are-you-ready-for-the-new-cpt-hernia-repair-codes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Extensive changes have been made to the CPT codes for reporting hernia repairs effective January 1, 2023. This section needed to be revamped to reflect current clinical practices utilized in these procedures. Here is a
- [2025 AHIMA Recertification Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2024-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 into effect on January 1st, 2024. Haugen Academy is an AHIMA-Approved Continuing Education Provider Program (ACEP) provider,
- [The Future of Medical Coding: Navigating a Transformative Landscape](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/the-future-of-medical-coding-navigating-a-transformative-landscape/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”47px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-51px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The world of medical coding considered by many to be a meticulous and manual task, is on the brink of significant transformation. I personally can attest to this as many of my
- [Reconstruct Your Breast Cancer Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/reconstruct-your-breast-cancer-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]October is breast cancer awareness month! Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. Breast cancer can occur
- [Behind the Mystery of the Biliary Tree](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/behind-the-mystery-of-the-biliary-tree/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas play important roles in digestion through the release of bile and digestive enzymes. The ductwork that connects these organs to each other and ultimately to the alimentary canal of the gastrointestinal tract, is often a
- [New ICD-10-CM/PCS Codes Effective April 1, 2022](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/new-icd-10-cm-pcs-codes-effective-april-1-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]With the publication of the Final Rule for the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year 2022, CMS announced that beginning April 1, 2022, ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates will occur twice a year every April
- [Foot and Ankle: Don’t get your tendons in a Wad!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/foot-and-ankle-dont-get-your-tendons-in-a-wad/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]​For many years I struggled coding foot and ankle procedures. I would ask myself: “Is this tendon a flexor or is it an extensor?” “Hmm… what does it do?” “Is this a ligament or is this a
- [Tips & Expertise: Put Your Foot In It: CPT Coding for Foot and Ankle Procedures Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-put-your-foot-in-it-cpt-coding-for-foot-and-ankle-procedures-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-41px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: A physician performed a fusion at the first tarsometatarsal joint and an open reduction with internal fixation of the second TMT joint. Can I report both 28740 and 28615?A: Yes, it would be appropriate to report both codes.
- [Tips & Expertise: All About Fractures and Dislocations: ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding for Orthopedics Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-all-about-fractures-and-dislocations-icd-10-cm-pcs-coding-for-orthopedics-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: What is the difference between the proximal humerus and proximal shaft of humerus? Which part of the humerus should be coded? A: Proximal shaft means the upper end of the shaft, but not quite
- [Using Default Codes: You’re Not Diagnosing the Patient](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/using-default-codes-youre-not-diagnosing-the-patient/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Have you ever wondered about the default codes guideline for ICD-10-CM? Guideline I.A.18. states: A code listed next to a main term in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index is referred to as a default code. The
- [Tips & Expertise: The Doors of the Heart:  ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding for Heart Valve Procedures Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-the-doors-of-the-heart-icd-10-cm-pcs-coding-for-heart-valve-procedures-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can you code “mild” valve conditions from an echocardiogram report? A: Before assigning a code for a valvular condition, regardless of the documented severity, the coder should determine if the condition meets the definition
- [The Wonders of Wound Care Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/the-wonders-of-wound-care-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Last year’s wound care webinars dove into the proper coding of wound care and offered several resources. We received so many fantastic follow-up questions that we felt it would be best to share and elaborate
- [Tips & Expertise: 2023 ICD-10-PCS Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2023-icd-10-pcs-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: When should the new qualifier M for Monoclonal Antibody in the 3E0 table be used? Can it be used to report cancer or COVID MAB therapy?A: The qualifier M for Monoclonal Antibody is only
- [Tips & Expertise: 2023 ICD-10-CM Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2023-icd-10-cm-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Does acute/chronic respiratory acidosis really code as acute/chronic respiratory failure? Can a code for respiratory acidosis be reported with the respiratory failure codes?A: Yes, that is how it is indexed in ICD-10-CM. There is
- [Tips & Expertise: Minimally Invasive Liver and Biliary CPT Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/minimally-invasive-liver-and-biliary-cpt-coding/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: What is the difference between biliary drainage using an ERCP approach and percutaneous biliary drainage?A: When a biliary stent is placed in the biliary tree for drainage using an ERCP approach, a scope is
- [Tips & Expertise: 2023 IPPS Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2023-ipps-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can you summarize how MS-DRG grouper logic works?A: The first step in grouping an MS-DRG is the assign the case to a major diagnostic category (MDC). This is done by classifying the principal diagnosis
- [Tips & Expertise: 2023 CPT Updates for Profee](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2023-cpt-updates-for-profee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: What about the digital medicine changes?A: We did not cover these in the presentation but check out the new virtual reality codes in your CPT book – codes 0770T, 0771T-0774T. Appendix T, for audio only services is
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Wound Repair](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-coding-for-wound-repair/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: How do you code for a through and through lip laceration when the mucosa, subcutaneous tissue, and skin are all repaired? Can you report code 40650 with a code for the skin repair?​A: Assign only code
- [Tips & Expertise: PCS Coding for Spinal Fusions Advanced Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-pcs-coding-for-spinal-fusions-advanced-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: We were originally educating the coders at our facility to code removal of internal fixation device from the joint per Coding Clinic 2Q 2017 pgs. 23-24 however a correction was issued in Coding Clinic
- [Six Steps for Successful Angioplasty Coding in ICD-10-PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/six-steps-for-successful-angioplasty-coding-in-icd-10-pcs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Angioplasty is a relatively simple procedure in concept: insert a balloon into an occluded artery, expand it, and the result (hopefully), is a patent vessel. The ICD-10-PCS codes for angioplasty are not so simple. Since
- [Social Determinants of Health Example Case Studies](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/social-determinates-of-health/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]​Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environmental conditions where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life risks and outcomes. Some examples include income level,
- [It’s Baaaaack: CMS Brings Back the Inpatient Only List](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/its-baaaaack-cms-brings-back-the-inpatient-only-list/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]In the final rule for the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) for 2021, CMS announced plans to phase out the inpatient only list (IPO) by 2024. To kick that off, they removed 266 musculoskeletal-related
- [Tips & Expertise: 2022 CPT Profee Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2022-cpt-profee-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: What’s the purpose of category III codes?​ A: The use of category III codes allow data collection for these services/procedures. Use of unlisted codes does not offer this. If a category III code is available and describes
- [Tips & Expertise: 2022 CPT Updates for the Facility Coder](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2022-cpt-updates-for-the-facility-coder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: What is the purpose of Category III codes? A: The use of category III codes allows data collection for these services/procedures. Use of unlisted codes does not offer this. If a category III code
- [Tips & Expertise: Oh Baby! Diagnostic OB Coding for ICD-10-CM Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/oh-baby-diagnostic-ob-coding-for-icd-10-cm-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: O48.0 reads that it is for pregnancy over 40 completed weeks, so it seems that 40 weeks and 0 days would not be post term. There was a statement that post term is greater
- [Tips & Expertise: What's New? 2022 ICD-10-CM Updates Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-whats-new-2022-icd-10-cm-updates-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Would you code long term use of insulin and hypoglycemic as well as presence of insulin pump? A: The code categories for diabetes, other than category I10 for type 1 diabetes, has a “use additional code” note indicating that
- [Tips & Expertise: 2022 IPPS Updates Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2022-ipps-updates-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: VitalWare is reporting that New Technology Add-on Payment for Abecma and Tecartus but they also drive to DRG 018. How does that work? A: This is correct. CAR T-cell therapies are assigned to
- [Why You Should be Coding ICD-10-PCS Blood Transfusion Codes for OB Patients](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/why-you-should-be-coding-icd-10-pcs-blood-transfusion-codes-for-ob-patients/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding The best, but not necessarily most efficient, way to determine if anyone is using coded data is to stop coding it. At times it seems no one is paying attention to what we code as long as they get what they need, but if you stop coding what they need, things start emerging that you didn’t anticipate. Case in point: the impact blood transfusion procedure coding has on quality measures. | Read More.
- [Don’t Sleep on Shoulder Procedures!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/dont-sleep-on-shoulder-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Is coding for shoulder procedures keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, it happens to many of us! Over the years, I have become pretty comfortable with these procedures, so I thought I would share some insights
- [Tips & Expertise: Oh Baby! Diagnostic OB Coding for ICD-10-PCS Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/oh-baby-diagnostic-ob-coding-for-icd-10-pcs-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Would you use laminaria qualifier on the abortion table for the use of a synthetic osmotic dilator such as Dilapan-S?A: Dilapan-S has a similar action on cervical dilation as laminaria insertion. Haugen Consulting Group
- [Coding Check Up: How Are Your PVD Coding Skills?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-check-up-how-are-your-pvd-coding-skills/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding If you’ve been keeping up to date on your Coding Clinic subscription and coding guidelines, you know that coding advice for COVID-19 keeps changing. As coders, we know it’s imperative to keep our eyes peeled for new codes, updated guidance, and evolving disease processes, but COVID-19 has taken this to a new level with changing advice on a bimonthly basis. And just in case you are about to stop reading here thinking you are current on COVID, beware: the CDC isn’t done messing with codes related to COVID-19. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Shoulder Procedures Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-coding-for-shoulder-procedures-webinar-faqs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]​Q: Would you please explain the difference between a hemiarthroplasty and prosthetic replacement?A: A hemi would only be one component, whereas a total would be two components. Q: Please provide your reference for your measurements. The AMA
- [Tips & Expertise: Wounded By Wound Care Webinar Series Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-wounded-by-wound-care-part-1-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can diabetic foot ulcer code be used with pressure ulcers? The code book seems to indicate it would not.A: You cannot assume a link with pressure ulcers and diabetes. Quick tip! Q: Regarding diabetic
- [2022 Guidelines for Reporting Social Determinants of Health](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2022-guidelines-for-reporting-social-determinants-of-health/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Our coded data plays a great role in this initiative by providing measurable data. To strengthen reporting of SDOH, the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCG) have been expanded for fiscal year 2022 (effective October 1, 2021). Continue reading to learn more about the upcoming changes! | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Joint Replacement](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-coding-for-joint-replacement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Q: I have a physician who performed a conversion of a patellofemoral joint to a total knee. He replaced the patellar polyethylene and implanted a total knee replacement. What would be the appropriate code for this? Would this be reported
- [Fractures: Things that make you go Hmm…](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/fractures-things-that-make-you-go-hm/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Fracture care may seem straightforward, but many coders struggle and/or get confused when it comes to the different types of fractures and how to code for them. I think knowing the anatomy, what the fractures look like, what the different terms mean, and what to look for in the documentation help tremendously. Continue reading to learn more about this topic! | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: Liver Disease & Treatment](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-liver-disease-treatment-in-icd-10/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|40px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Question about fatty liver disease. It’s my understanding that fatty liver disease is often the first stage in liver disease and can progress to cirrhosis. If the provider documents fatty liver disease as well as cirrhosis, should
- [Coding for Diabetic Complications](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-for-diabetic-complications/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding November is American Diabetes Month and there’s no better time to review one of the most common coding variances we see on coding audits: coding for diabetic complications. Later this month, I will present a webinar on this topic, but for now, let’s get a jump on it by covering the things that stand out to all of us at Haugen during coding audits. | Read More.
- [Digging into MS-DRG's](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/digging-into-ms-drgs/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Are you looking for opportunities for focused audit reviews or coder education? At HCG, we track our audit data throughout the year to identify trends in the industry and opportunities to educate coders in specific problem areas. So far, in 2020, we have identified 4 MS-DRG’s that stand out with the highest number of coding errors that affected the MS-DRG assignment. Digging deeper into the audit data, we were able to identify specific coding opportunities where coders could improve their diagnosis coding and limit the MS-DRG changes in those areas. Continue reading to learn more about the MS-DRG's identified. | Read more.
- [Critical Questions for Critical Care](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/critical-questions-for-critical-care/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding This blog post has been a long time coming, as this topic has been top-of-mind since 2018, when critical care services were placed on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) work plan. Since that time, I have had an opportunity to review hundreds of critical care charts from multiple facilities. To say that I have become passionate about good critical care documentation is an understatement. Fortunately, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Medical Association (AMA), and other specialty societies publish a lot of guidance on critical care documentation. Although there are multiple facets to critical care billing, this article is focused on the one thing I repeatedly find lacking in charts: medical necessity.
- [Coding Colonoscopies](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-colonoscopies/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding When coding for colonoscopies for Medicare patients it is crucial to understand the following: What is a screening colonoscopy? Which codes are applicable? Is a modifier required? | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT for GI Endoscopy Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-for-gi-endoscopy-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: If the physician removes a polyp using cold biopsy forceps, do we bill a biopsy, snare polypectomy or an ablation?A: For this, you would bill the biopsy code. The snare polypectomy would require use of a snare
- [Tips for Coding Hand Surgeries in ICD-10-PCS - Free Haugen Academy MicroLearning](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-for-coding-hand-surgeries-in-icd-10-pcs/) - Free Haugen Academy MicroLearning Our hands are incredibly intricate. Hand surgeries can be complex and coding these in ICD-10-PCS can be challenging. This brief presentation contains a few tips for coding these complex cases. | Read More.
- [COVID-19 Coding Decision Tree](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/covid-19-coding-decision-tree-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=””off”” make_equal=””off”” use_custom_gutter=””off”” admin_label=””section”” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=””#ffffff”” parallax=””off”” allow_player_pause=””off”” custom_padding=””||0px|”” transparent_background=””off”” padding_mobile=””off”” make_fullwidth=””off”” use_custom_width=””off”” width_unit=””on”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=””off”” padding_mobile=””off”” make_equal=””off”” column_padding_mobile=””on”” admin_label=””row”” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=””off”” allow_player_pause=””off”” custom_padding=””||0px|”” make_fullwidth=””off”” use_custom_width=””off”” width_unit=””on”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=””off”” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” border_color_all=””#ffffff”” global_colors_info=”{}”]COVID-19 Coding Decision Tree Publication: Haugen Consulting GroupPublished on October 27, 2020
- [Coding Tip Sheet for COVID-19 (FY 2021, Effective 10/1/2021)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-tip-sheet-for-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=””off”” make_equal=””off”” use_custom_gutter=””off”” admin_label=””section”” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=””#ffffff”” parallax=””off”” allow_player_pause=””off”” custom_padding=””||0px|”” transparent_background=””off”” padding_mobile=””off”” make_fullwidth=””off”” use_custom_width=””off”” width_unit=””on”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=””off”” padding_mobile=””off”” make_equal=””off”” column_padding_mobile=””on”” admin_label=””row”” _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=””off”” allow_player_pause=””off”” custom_padding=””||0px|”” make_fullwidth=””off”” use_custom_width=””off”” width_unit=””on”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ parallax=””off”” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” border_color_all=””#ffffff”” global_colors_info=”{}”]Coding Tip Sheet for COVID-19 (FY 2021, Effective 10/1/2021) Publication: Haugen Consulting
- [The X-Factor](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/the-x-factor/) - Publication: For the Record In the United States, 14 states and the District of Columbia currently allow individuals to choose a third gender option—specifically, the nonbinary gender marker X—on state-issued birth certificates. The nonbinary designation includes “any person who does not identify with a gender that falls within the traditional male/female or man/woman category” as well as intersex individuals. Hear from CEO, Mary Beth Haugen, on this situation and the discrepancies that it is causing for patient matching. | Read More.
- [Be Prepared for Coding Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/be-prepared-for-coding-changes/) - Publication: For the Record The best defense against problems resulting from code changes is preparation. Follow these steps to ensure that your coding team members are educated about the latest guidelines and understand code changes! | Read More.
- [Investing in Health Information Education: Assess and Reassess for Success](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/investing-in-health-information-education-assess-and-reassess-for-success/) - Publication: Journal of AHIMA Mary Beth Haugen, MS, RHIA published in the Journal of AHIMA - Investing in Health Information Education: Assess and Reassess for Success.| Read More.
- [Spinal Anatomy Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/spinal-anatomy-coding/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding In a discussion about spinal anatomy, one of my coworkers once said, “It’s not so much that the spinal column is three-dimensional, it’s more five-dimensional.” I think that is an apt description of the vertebral segments that stack one on top of the other to compose the spinal column. It is critical for coders to have a thorough understanding of spinal anatomy when assigning ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes to spinal fusion procedures. In this blog post, we will walk through a brief primer on spinal anatomy. The spine is composed of bone and soft tissue. Let’s start with the bones. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: PCS Spinal Fusion Basics](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-pcs-spinal-fusion-basics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Q: You covered all of the devices in the fusion tables except synthetic substitute. When would this device be used?A: Fusion of the spine with a synthetic substitute is extremely rare since some type of bone
- [CPT Coding for Spine, an Organized Approach!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-coding-for-spine-an-organized-approach/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Have you ever been presented with a several-page operative report for a spinal fusion surgery and felt overwhelmed? And you don’t know where to start? Then this is the webinar for you! Have you ever heard the question; how do you eat an elephant? The answer one bite at a time! That is precisely the approach we will be doing with this webinar! During this one-hour webinar, we will dig into the four main elements that can be part of every spine surgery. Continue reading for a sneak peek of this webinar.
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Spinal Fusion: An organized approach to coding webinar FAQ’s](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-spinal-fusion-an-organized-approach-to-coding-webinar-faqs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-41px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-21px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Q: Can we code 20930 for iFactor bone graft used with interbody device?A: Yes, it’s appropriate to report any separate grafting material used with an interbody device. Q: Can we code 63042 for revision decompression
- [Tips & Expertise: PCS Spinal Fusions Intermediate Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/pcs-spinal-fusions-intermediate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Please Note: Screen 44 in the live presentation showed code 00NW0ZZ for release of the spinal cord twice. It should only be listed once. Code 01N10ZZ for release of the cervical spinal nerve should also
- [Tips & Expertise: Hips, Shoulders, Knees and Codes: CPT Coding for Joint Replacement Webinar FAQs](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-hips-shoulders-knees-and-codes-cpt-coding-for-joint-replacement-webinar-faqs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: I have a physician who performed a conversion of a patellofemoral joint to a total knee. He replaced the patellar polyethylene and implanted a total knee replacement. What would be the appropriate code for this? Would
- [Total Joint replacement, Hemiarthroplasty or Revision? Which is it?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/total-joint-replacement-hemiarthroplasty-or-revision-which-is-it/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Surgeons often use the terms arthroplasty and replacement interchangeable to describe a procedure they performed. On occasion, they will also state that they are doing a revision. As a coder, to figure out what procedure was performed, it is important to understand the procedures they describe and most importantly, the anatomy of the structures they are working on. Most commonly, I see these types of procedures performed on hips, shoulders, and knees, however, I have seen them on foot, ankle, wrists and even elbows! Keep reading to review the difference between the various procedures and terms used for these types of procedures. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT and PCS Spinal Anatomy and Pathology](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-and-pcs-spinal-anatomy-and-pathology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: You mentioned that another physician often does the anterior approach for the surgeon performing fusion. How do you code for that anterior approach for that surgeon? A: CPT: For pro-fee CPT coding, both surgeons should report the
- [It's not rocket science, but it is brain surgery!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/its-not-rocket-science-but-it-is-brain-surgery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The work of a neurosurgical coder encompasses many different types of procedures and takes you all over the CPT book. There are sections for work on the spine, the spinal cord, nerves, and brain. Since March
- [Overview of Orthopedic Oncology](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/overview-of-orthopedic-oncology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OrthoOncology.jpg” title_text=”OrthoOncology” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Orthopedic oncology is a subspeciality of orthopedics that involves the diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic oncologists treat conditions such as: Primary bone cancers Soft
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Orthopedic Oncology Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-coding-for-orthopedic-oncology-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-7px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Is it appropriate to wait for a pathology report before coding?A: Absolutely, I encourage it. Q: If my surgeon does not document the size of a lesion and the margins, can I take them from the
- [Tips & Expertise: Coding in the Age of COVID-19 Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-coding-in-the-age-of-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Q: Is code U07.1 always sequenced first when a patient has a COVID-related condition?A: No. Sequencing for code U07.1 follows the circumstances of admission. If the patient was admitted and COVID-19 meets the
- [Tips & Expertise: Taking a Second Look at Secondary Diagnoses Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-taking-a-second-look-at-secondary-diagnoses-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-34px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can you please clarify if you can code a condition listed in the past medical history if there is a medication for it on the medication list? For example, would you code a condition like hypertension if
- [Where Do I Find COVID-19 Coding Resources?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/where-do-i-find-covid-19-coding-resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]As the COVID-19 virus continues to mutate, so do the codes and coding advice used to track this pandemic. So where do we go for the latest information on COVID-19 coding? Here are the resources we
- [CPT Coding: Saline Infusions For Diagnosis and Therapy](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/saline-infusions-for-diagnosis-and-therapy/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Pay close attention to the descriptor for 96365: “Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis.” A provocative test is one in which the patient is subjected to a substance, stimulus, or maneuver which then elicits a measurable response, which can take the form of a positive lab test, a positive physiological measurement, or occurrence of a symptom. Let’s look at some examples we might encounter while coding where a diagnostic or therapeutic saline infusion would be correctly assigned 96365 instead of the hydration code 96360. | Read More.
- [Hand Surgery Coding in CPT](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/hand-surgery-coding-in-cpt/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Our hands may the the body part we most take for granted relative to their importance to our existence and our day-to-day activities. They are amazingly intricate and comprised of many different body systems and incur injuries and conditions that often demand the expertise from a number of surgical specialties including Plastic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Vascular Surgery, Rheumatology, and of course Hand surgery. This assures that hand surgery is a constant challenge for coders. | Read More.
- [Tips for Coding Hand Surgeries in CPT - Free Haugen Academy MicroLearning](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-for-coding-hand-surgeries-in-cpt/) - Free Haugen Academy MicroLearning Our hands are incredibly intricate. Hand surgeries can be complex and coding these in CPT can be challenging. This brief presentation contains a few tips for coding these complex cases. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: 2022 ICD-10-PCS Updates Webinar Q&A](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2022-icd-10-pcs-updates-webinar-qa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]​Q: For the customizable interbody fusion device, is discectomy included or coded separately?​A: Per the New Technology guidelines, the codes in the New Technology table report the only the steps of the procedure covered by
- [Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/regenerative-peripheral-nerve-interface/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding What is this new procedure, where a free muscle graft is wrapped around a cut nerve ending, like a piece of sashimi around the end of a piece of spaghetti? The muscle graft doesn’t “do” anything active to the nerve, it just acts as a target for reinnervation by the nerve, so things stay organized and neuroma is less likely to form. This creates a challenge in choosing a PCS root operation. So if you’re hungry for the PCS coding implications, read on! | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: ICD-10-PCS for Replacement Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-pcs-for-replacement-procedures/) - Q: A patient with a previous hemiarthroplasty (say, right hip) comes in for a THR. Do you code the removal and replacement of the device (head/stem) and just replacement of the liner/cup? Q: How do you code polyethylene exchange of the left total knee. They took out the old one and placed a new one. Continue Reading to learn more!
- [Sniffing Out Sinus CPT Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/sniffing-out-sinus-cpt-coding/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Did you know there are two separate nasal cavities, eight sinuses, and six turbinates to consider when coding sinus surgery?! This can make for quite a coding challenge! Most sinus surgeries performed are called Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), which are procedures performed to open up sinus cavities to promote airflow and drainage. Properly coding these procedures requires understanding of sinus anatomy and being familiar with the parenthetical notes in this section of the CPT book. Here are five tips to get you started in correct code selection.
- [Feeling Detached from Foot Amputation ICD-10-PCS Coding?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/feeling-detached-from-foot-amputation-icd-10-pcs-coding/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding When was the last time you really thought about the marvel that is your foot? The human foot is composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, and what seems like endless tendons and ligaments. The number of body parts alone make coding podiatric procedures complex. And much like Paul Simon’s claim that there are 50 ways to leave your lover, there seems to also be 50 ways to amputate a foot. | Read More.
- [CPT Coding for Procedures on the Foot and Toes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-coding-for-procedures-on-the-foot-and-toes/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Anyone who has coded or attempted to code for procedures on the foot and toes has no doubt discovered the complexities of the CPT codes. It’s impossible to code for them without a thorough understanding of foot and toe anatomy. Additionally, many providers refer to these procedures by eponyms which can confuse when it comes to code selection. Continue reading to learn more about these complex cases. | Read More.
- [Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Coding Riddle:  Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/lesser-tuberosity-osteotomy/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding “Osteotomy”…sounds fancy! Most of the time we code an osteotomy there is a distinct clinical indication and a deliberate surgical technique to fix it. Examples include acetabular osteotomy for hip realignment, vertebral osteotomy for decompression and realignment, and mandibular osteotomy for bite correction. These are big surgeries and often the main procedure being coded. But what about the “lesser tuberosity osteotomy” done in concert with a total shoulder arthroplasty (replacement). What is it and how do we code it? | Read More.
- [Coding Adventures in Bleeding Disorders and Conditions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-adventures-in-bleeding-disorders-and-conditions/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding If you look in the index you will find that under “hemorrhage” there are entries for at least 16 of the 19 chapters in ICD-10-CM! It is a miracle of anatomy that we have this complex, personal ocean of cells, nutrients, and substances coursing through our bodies keeping us alive minute by minute but there are many causes for hemorrhage and many problems that occur when our blood ends up in places where it doesn’t belong! | Read More.
- [Coding Hand Surgeries in CPT](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-hand-surgeries-in-cpt/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||38px|||” link_option_url=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/hand-surgery-coding-in-cpt/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#512873″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AdobeStock_85068523-scaled.jpeg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|27px||||” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|||-54px||” custom_padding=”|17px||77px||”]Digging Into HIM & Coding Blog Our hands may the the body part we most take for granted relative to their importance to our existence and our day-to-day activities. They are amazingly intricate
- [Coding Hand Surgeries in ICD-10-PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-hand-surgeries-in-icd-10-pcs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ min_height=”252px” custom_margin=”22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||34px|||” link_option_url=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-for-coding-hand-surgeries-in-icd-10-pcs/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#9fcc5b”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Tips.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|27px||||” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|||-54px||” hover_enabled=”0″]Additional Tips & Expertise – Free Haugen Academy MicroLearning Our hands are incredibly intricate. Hand surgeries can be complex and coding these in ICD-10-PCS can be challenging. This brief presentation contains
- [Tips & Expertise: Hand Surgery Coding in PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-hand-surgery-coding-in-pcs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″]Q: How do you code a “completion amputation”, where a traumatic amputation of the finger is cut back further and then closed up?A: It depends on how much tissue was removed, at what level, and how it’s documented. If a rongeur was
- [Defining an Organization’s Legal Health Record](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/defining-an-organizations-legal-health-record/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding As a health information professional with years of experience, I’ve seen the definition of the Legal Health Record (LHR) change with the emergence of the electronic health record (EHR). As a custodian of medical records, a designated position at most hospitals, maintaining and producing a complete, standardized LHR upon request is an essential part of the job. Some specific items that should be considered for inclusion (or exclusion) when defining an organization’s evolving LHR for business and litigation purposes are outlined here. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: 2021 E/M Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2021-e-m-changes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can we count resident’s time?A: No. Teaching physician rules haven’t changed. Resident time is not billable. Q: Do you need to document exactly how you spent your time with the patient, or just the total minutes?A: It
- [Top 10 Things to Know About 2021 E/M Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/top-10-things-to-know-about-2021-em-changes/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding E/M changes are coming. Lucky for us, we have almost a whole year to figure them out! They are set to take effect on January 1, 2021. The American Medical Association (AMA) has published the changes, as well as numerous tools to assist us. Let’s take a closer look at our Top 10 List of Things you need to know about these new changes! | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: 2021 CPT Updates for the Facility Coder](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2021-cpt-updates-for-the-facility-coder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Q: With the new code for lung core needle biopsy, which bundles imaging, how do we code for fine needle aspiration (FNA) performed in the same encounter when imaging is used for it? A: New code
- [Tips & Expertise: 2021 CPT Updates for the Profee Coder](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2021-cpt-updates-for-the-profee-coder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|12px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can I always just use G2212 if our organization follows only CMS guidelines? A: It will depend on whether or not the payer accepts the G2212. HCG would advise to write an internal policy for coders to
- [Tips & Expertise: 2021 IPPS Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2021-ipps-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: You mentioned that Yescarta and Kymriah would group to the new MS-DRG 018 for CAR T-cell therapies. There are 2 new codes for CAR T-cell therapies from the new technology section in 2021. Will those codes also group
- [Tips & Expertise: 2021 ICD-10-PCS Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2021-icd-10-pcs-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Question in regards to the COVID-19 new PCS codes. I am getting push back about coding these PCS codes when the drugs can be picked up via the charge master. What are your thoughts? A: While your
- [Understanding 2020's Unexpected Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/understanding-2020s-unexpected-updates/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released 12 new ICD-10-PCS codes to report the administration of therapeutic substances in the treatment of COVID-19. All these codes are in the New Technology (X) section and allow for reporting of four specific and one nonspecific substance. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: 2021 ICD-10-CM Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-2021-icd-10-cm-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: For alcohol and drug withdrawal, what is the default code if the doctor does not document use or dependence? A: The alphabetic index lists dependence as the default and this is reiterated in Coding Clinic, Second Quarter
- [ICD-10-CM Coding for COVID-19: The Changes Keep Coming](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/covid-19-the-changes-keep-coming/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding If you’ve been keeping up to date on your Coding Clinic subscription and coding guidelines, you know that coding advice for COVID-19 keeps changing. As coders, we know it’s imperative to keep our eyes peeled for new codes, updated guidance, and evolving disease processes, but COVID-19 has taken this to a new level with changing advice on a bimonthly basis. And just in case you are about to stop reading here thinking you are current on COVID, beware: the CDC isn’t done messing with codes related to COVID-19. | Read More.
- [Tips & Expertise: ICD-10-PCS for GI Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-icd-10-pcs-for-gi-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: Can you explain when the approach for laparoscopically-assisted procedure through an orifice would be used? A: This approach was added to the GI system in fiscal year 2018 to report a laparoscopically-assisted anal-pull through procedure. This procedure
- [Tips & Expertise: ICD-10-PCS for Podiatry](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-icd-10-pcs-for-podiatry/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Q: How is a double osteotomy bunionectomy coded? Does it require more than one code? A: The intent of a double osteotomy is to make two cuts in the bone – either two in the metatarsal head or one
- [Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Foot Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/tips-expertise-cpt-coding-for-foot-procedures/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Q: Why does CPT Assistant recommend for a scarf osteotomy, but then has “scarf” listed as an eponym for 28295?A: The scarf osteotomy refers to the shape of the cut, so could be reported with either
- [Three Lies I’ve Told About Facility Emergency Department E/M Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/three-lies-ive-told-about-facility-emergency-department-em-coding/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding For many, the ins and outs of facility evaluation and management (E/M) coding for emergency department (ED) services are shrouded in mystery. In an industry where everything seems to be regulated, there appears to be a lack of regulation in the world of facility ED E/M. But is there really? I’ve been known to fib a little about facility ED E/M coding but quickly backtrack to simply state, “It’s complicated.” So without further ado, here are three little lies I’ve told about facility E/M coding and the real truths behind them. | Read More.
- [Diagnostic Coronary Imaging vs. Guiding Shots](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/diagnostic-coronary-imaging-vs-guiding-shots/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding One of the most complex areas of coding for cardiac catheterization procedures is determining when to code a diagnostic heart angiogram (imaging) separate from a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The guidelines for reporting separate diagnostic imaging are found under the heading Therapeutic Cardiovascular Services and Procedures on the Coronary Vessels (92920-92979) in the CPT book. The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) manual gives guidance that has left many scratching their heads wondering what is medically necessary. Continue reading to learn what the NCCI has to say as well as a couple of hard and fast rules to guide you. | Read More.
- [Implementing a New Training Strategy with Patient Access](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/implementing-a-new-training-strategy-with-patient-access/) - Publication: NAHAM Journal How well is your staff prepared to welcome patients into your organization? Remember the Tom Cruise movie when Renee Zellweger says, “You had me at hello”? Does your staff have your patients at hello? Hear what happened as we implemented our Patient Access Training Program. | Read More.
- [You can claim TCM for patients who elect hospice — if they're at home](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/you-can-claim-tcm-for-patients-who-elect-hospice/) - Publication: Part B News Question: Can we claim transitional care management (TCM) codes 99495 or 99496 on a patient who is discharged to hospice? Answer: Almost certainly not if it’s in a facility. If it’s home hospice, though, and you fulfill the requirements, you have a pretty strong case to get paid. | Read More.
- [Coding and Clinical Criteria: The Value of an Escalation Policy](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/coding-and-clinical-criteria/) - Publication: ICD10 Monitor As coders, we often face dilemmas without benefit of clear guidance, creating the feeling of being pulled in different directions. In today’s audit environment, coders need practical solutions to succeed in a setting of conflicting expectations. This article focuses on coding and clinical criteria dilemmas, and the value of having a facility policy for coding in these situations. | Read More.
- [2017 AHIMA Triumph Award](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2017-ahima-triumph-award/) - Publication: AHIMA The LEADERSHIP AWARD honors those individuals or groups who have provided outstanding service as leaders; demonstrated ongoing leadership competency with the Association and the HIM profession; adhered to and advocated for the AHIMA Code of Ethics, and other appropriate codes of conduct; valued honesty, integrity and transparency and worked as team players/collaborators; been recognized as a qualified authority in the HIM profession; and presented a positive professional image for the Association and the profession. | Read More.
- [Haugen Academy Core Knowledge](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/haugen-academy-core-knowledge/) - Publication: Haugen Academy Core Knowledge Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medigap are among the largest payers for health care services in the United States. New Medicare cards are coming! Are you ready? Read More.
- [7 Steps to Achieve Compliance Via Internal Audits](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/7-steps-to-achieve-compliance-via-internal-audits/) - Publication: MGMA Connection In today’s regulatory environment, it is not if, but when your prac-tice will receive a notice from a payer, either asking for medical records or proposing a planned visit. Ideally, a proactive compli-ance plan provides the means to avoid an external audit. With internal audits in place, physician practices can anticipate positive outcomes that preclude penalties and paybacks. By doing so, your practice will be prepared to meet the challenge. | Read More.
- [Supplement Coding encounters related to COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/supplement-coding-encounters-related-to-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreak/) - Publication: CDC The purpose of this document is to provide official diagnosis coding guidance for health care encounters and deaths related to the 2019 novel coronavirus previously named 2019-nCoV. | Read More.
- [Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/medicare-telehealth-frequently-asked-questions/) - Publication: CMS How will recently enacted legislation allow CMS to utilize Medicare telehealth to address the declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency? What does this mean? What payment requirements for Medicare telehealth services are affected by the waiver? | Read More.
- [Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/medicare-fee-for-service-response-to-the-public-health-emergency-on-the-coronavirus/) - Publication: CMS The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing blanket waivers consistent with those issued for past PHE declarations. These waivers prevent gaps in access to care for beneficiaries impacted by the emergency. You do not need to apply for an individual waiver if a blanket waiver is issued. | Read More.
- [CPT reporting for COVID-19 Testing](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cpt-reporting-for-covid-19-testing/) - Publication: AMA Flow chart to assist with CPT coding for Covid-19 testing | Read More.
- [Physicians and Other Clinicians: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/physicians-and-other-clinicians-cms-flexibilities-to-fight-covid-19/) - Publication: CMS Clinicians can now provide more services to beneficiaries via telehealth so that clinicians can take care of their patients while mitigating the risk of the spread of the virus. Under the public health emergency, all beneficiaries across the country can receive Medicare telehealth and other communications technology based services wherever they are located. Clinicians can provide these services to new or established patients. In addition, providers can waive Medicare copayments for these telehealth services for beneficiaries in Original Medicare. | Read More.
- [Billing for Professional Telehealth Services During the Public Health Emergency](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/billing-for-professional-telehealth-services-during-the-public-health-emergency/) - Publication: CMS Just released March 31, 2020 CMS is no longer requiring POS 02 for telehealth services during this Public Health Emergency, however report the place of service consistent with what would have been reported. Each claim should include reporting of the 95 modifier. Additionally, CMS has released new specimen collection codes for COVID-19 testing. | Read More.
- [ICD-10-CM Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-cm-official-coding-and-reporting-guidelines/) - Publication: CDC The official guidelines for COVID-19 have been released. Effective from April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. | Read More.
- [ICD-10-CM Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-cm-tabular-list-of-diseases-and-injuries/) - Publication: CDC ICD-10-CM Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries April 1, 2020 Addenda | Read More.
- [COVID-19 Query Templates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/covid-19-query-templates/) - Publication: CDC Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) professionals have identified the need for the following query templates when reviewing COVID-19 health records. They are available for download on the AHIMA website using the URL in this post. | Read More.
- [COVID-19: Expanded Use of Ambulance Origin/Destination Modifiers](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/covid-19-expanded-use-of-ambulance-origin-destination-modifiers/) - Publication: CMS During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicare will cover a medically necessary emergency and non-emergency ground ambulance transportation from any point of origin to a destination that is equipped to treat the condition of the patient consistent with state and local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols where the services will be furnished. On an interim basis, CMS is expanding the list of destinations that may include but are not limited to the following. | Read More.
- [AMA announces expedited updates to CPT for COVID-19 antibody tests](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/ama-announces-expedited-updates-to-cpt-for-covid-19-antibody-tests/) - Publication: AMA CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) announced updates to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) that include two code additions intended to report when patients receive blood tests that detect COVID-19 antibodies. The updates were approved this evening during a special meeting of the CPT Editorial Panel, the independent body convened by the AMA with sole authority to expedite the review of proposed changes and additions to the CPT code set. | Read More.
- [AHIMA and AHA FAQ on ICD-10-CM Coding for COVID-19](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/ahima-and-aha-faq-on-icd-10-cm-coding-for-covid-19/) - Publication: AHIMA The following FAQ on ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 was jointly developed and approved by the American Hospital Association’s Central Office on ICD-10-CM/PCS and AHIMA. | Read More.
- [Trump Administration Issues Second Round of Sweeping Changes to Support U.S. Healthcare System During COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/trump-administration-issues-second-round-of-sweeping-changes-to-support-u-s-healthcare-system-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - Publication: CMS At President Trump’s direction, and building on its recent historic efforts to help the U.S. healthcare system manage the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued another round of sweeping regulatory waivers and rule changes to deliver expanded care to the nation’s seniors and provide flexibility to the healthcare system as America reopens. These changes include making it easier for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to get tested for COVID-19 and continuing CMS’s efforts to further expand beneficiaries’ access to telehealth services. | Read More.
- [Ten Things to Know About 2021 E/M Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/ten-things-to-know-about-2021-e-m-changes/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=””off”” make_equal=””off”” use_custom_gutter=””off”” admin_label=””section”” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=””#ffffff”” parallax=””off”” allow_player_pause=””off”” custom_padding=””||0px|”” transparent_background=””off”” padding_mobile=””off”” make_fullwidth=””off”” use_custom_width=””off”” width_unit=””on””][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=””off”” padding_mobile=””off”” make_equal=””off”” column_padding_mobile=””on”” admin_label=””row”” _builder_version=”3.25″ parallax=””off”” allow_player_pause=””off”” custom_padding=””||0px|”” make_fullwidth=””off”” use_custom_width=””off”” width_unit=””on””][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ parallax=””off”” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” border_color_all=””#ffffff””]Ten Things to Know About 2021 E/M Changes Publication: Haugen Consulting GroupPublished on October 1, 2020
- [Can Midline Catheters Placed by Vascular Nurses Be Reported?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/can-midline-catheters-placed-by-vascular-nurses-be-reported/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Midline catheters (MLCs) are similar to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) but they are shorter and the tip doesn’t reach the central venous system. Previous CPT coding advice was to code MLCs as PICC lines with a modifier for reduced services, but as of 2019, new instructional notes direct that MLCs are reported with the following CPT codes | Read More.
- [FAQs About the CIRCC® Exam: Is it Right for You?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/faqs-about-the-circc-exam-is-it-right-for-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0|0|0|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-22px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”]FAQs About the CIRCC® Exam: Is it Right for You? A lot of coding professionals are looking to level up by adding a specialty certification and according to the AAPC, the Certified Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Coder® (CIRCC®)
- [Solving the Inpatient Conundrum of Coding for Acute Kidney Diseases](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/briefings-on-coding-compliance-strategies/) - Publication: HCPro As with many diagnoses in the inpatient setting, acute kidney disorders can be confusing for coders to report due to multiple abbreviations and varying clinical criteria. Although the ICD-10-CM codes for the genitourinary system may seem straightforward, they don’t always line up precisely with the provider’s documentation in the medical record. | Read More.
- [Navigating Telehealth Billing Requirements](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/navigating-telehealth-billing-requirements/) - Publication: MGMA Connection Medicare Part B covers a limited range of tele-health services, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides guidelines for reporting these services using specific terminology. Understanding these terms is critical for both providers and originating sites to ensure eligibility, service delivery and proper reimbursement. | Read More.
- [Who Can Document What for E/M?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/who-can-document-what-for-e-m/) - Publication: MGMA Connection Documentation requirements for an evaluation and management (E/M) service are clearly outlined in the 19951 and 19972 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management, published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). However, in many situations, E/M services are provided under the direction of a physician with ancillary staff, residents and students involved in the visit. This may lead to misunderstanding of who can document certain parts of the E/M service, including the three key components of history, exam and medical decision-making.| Read More.
- [Strategies for implementing a CDI program](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/strategies-for-implementing-a-cdi-program/) - Publication: MGMA Connection Clinical documentation is at the heart of every patient encounter, whether the encounter is inpatient or outpatient. Since their inception, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs have focused on inpatient encounters and hospital stays. Before implementing a CDI program, it is important for practices to understand the benefits, goals and guidelines set forth by the industry.| Read More.
- [Facility E/M Levels](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/facility-e-m-levels/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”6px|||||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”||38px|||” link_option_url=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/three-lies-ive-told-about-facility-emergency-department-em-coding/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#512873″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AdobeStock_243491526-scaled.jpeg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|27px||||” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_margin=”|13px||-54px||”]Digging Into HIM & Coding Blog For many, the ins and outs of facility evaluation and management (E/M) coding for emergency department (ED) services are shrouded in mystery. In an industry where everything seems
- [Faxing Your Resume and Staying Humble with Deanna Upston](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/faxing-your-resume-and-staying-humble-with-deanna-upston/) - Publication: NEC Podcast Haugen's consultant, Deanna Upston catches up with creator of the Medical Coding Geeks, Brian Cui in a recent episode of the Not Elsewhere Classified (NEC) Podcast. Deanna shares her journey from medical assistant to faxing in her resume and landing her first coding job. | Read More.
- [Telehealth Billing During the COVID-19 National Emergency](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/telehealth-billing-during-the-covid-19-national-emergency/) - Publication: MGMA The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released numerous waivers along with new rules for billing professional telehealth services during the public health emergency (PHE) of COVID-19. These changes, currently in place for the duration of the PHE, aim to ensure that patients have access to physicians and other qualified healthcare providers while remaining at home. Continue reading to learn about the types of services available to all Medicare beneficiaries, including telehealth, virtual check-ins and telephone visits, e-visits and remote patient monitoring. | Read More.
- [ICD-10 Remix: What the Heck is a DRG and Why Should I Care About Case Mix?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/what-the-heck-is-a-drg-and-why-should-i-care-about-case-mix/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding So you want to be a coder. And not just that, you want to be a hospital coder because, on average, they make more money than physician coders. And you don't just want to be a hospital coder, you want to be an inpatient hospital coder because then you get to look at the whole chart and piece together the patient's clinical picture. If this is your goal, then everything you need to know you will not learn in school. And that's mainly because there is so much to learn and practical experience is key. If you want to be an inpatient coder, you need to know diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) because in hospitals, it's all about DRGs and case mix - and compliance. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, fear not - here's a primer on DRGs! I wish I could say I cover it all here, but this is just a beginning! | Read More.
- [Investments in Patient Access Staff Education Pay Strong Dividends](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/investments-in-patient-access-staff-education-pay-strong-dividends/) - Publication: Revenue Cycle Strategist Patient registration is the gateway to quality care and data integrity for hospitals and health systems. Patient access staff are the catalyst for the financial health of every account, essentially “teeing up” the future success of each claim. Because of the influence these personnel have on positive patient experiences and strong revenue cycles, many hospital leaders are working to manage the following patient access department challenges. | Read More.
- [Hospital Offers Incentives for Identifying Incorrect Patient Status](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/him-briefings/) - Publication: HCPro It's no secret that hospitals struggle with assigning the most appropriate status for patients, and this challenge is compounded by CMS' frequent changes to its regulations and guidance. To combat incorrect patient status assignments, one hospital has developed a system that rewards employees for speaking up when they suspect a patient's status is incorrect. | Read More.
- [Spinal Fusion Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/spinal-fusion-procedures/) - Publication: ICD10 Monitor Of all the challenges associated with the transition to ICD-10-PCS, coding spinal fusion procedures is by far the most difficult to tackle, in this author’s opinion. Even after training, many coders still struggle with the complexities of coding these procedures. This article focuses on the importance of thoroughly reviewing operative reports and offers valuable insights and practical strategies for ensuring accuracy, improving efficiency, and avoiding costly errors. | Read More.
- [ICD-10-CM Mental Health Code Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/icd-10-cm-mental-health-code-changes/) - Publication: ICD10 Monitor One of the hardest jobs for coders is to translate physician terminology into ICD-10 coding terminology. This has been especially challenging with codes related to mental and behavioral health. In some cases during the year following ICD-10 implementation , there was no way to convert DSM-5 terminology used by psychiatrists and psychologists to ICD-10-CM. Lack of understanding of the differences between the code sets led to misinterpretation and frustration among coders and mental health professionals. | Read More.
- [Use Modifier 62 for Surgeon Duos Using Same Code, but Make Sure You Can Justify It](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/part-b-news/) - Publication: Part B News Question: When two surgeons are working a patient, when is modifier 62 (Two surgeons) appropriate and when is modifier 80 (Assistant surgeon) appropriate? Answer: If you’re going to bill 62, the procedure must “really need the individual skills of two surgeons to even perform — a complex nature, like certain spine or heart transplant procedures,” says Corina Marquardt, CPC, CPMA, senior consultant with the Haugen Consulting Group in Denver. CMS helps you figure out whether these modifiers are appropriate by listing co-surgery and assistant-at-surgery status indicators in the relative value file of the Medicare physician fee schedule. | Read More.
- [Uniting HIM and IT](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/uniting-him-and-it-2/) - Publication: Journal of AHIMA AS HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS move toward value-based models, health information management (HIM) and information technology (IT) must work together to strengthen relationships while promoting population health, accountable care, and information governance (IG) initiatives. | Read More.
- [How to Craft an Effective Record Retention Policy](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/how-to-craft-an-effective-record-retention-policy/) - Publication: Health Data Management As healthcare organizations create and manage vast quantities of electronic data from various sources, record retention has become an increasingly vital and challenging aspect of information governance. Providers are pressed to make tough decisions—what to keep, what to destroy, and how to retain or archive information in a cost-effective manner. Many uphold the idea that storage is cheap—why not keep records forever? However, a “keep everything” approach is not a practical long-term plan. | Read More.
- [Making the most of Medicare Preventive Services](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/making-the-most-of-medicare-preventive-services/) - Publication: MGMA Connection Medicare covers a range of preventive services to promote health by identifying and addressing problems early on when treatment is most effective. However, many eligible patients and some providers may not be fully aware of the benefits described in Your Guide to Medicare’s Preventive Services. | Read More.
- [Finding documentation for HCC reporting purposes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/finding-documentation-for-hcc-reporting-purposes/) - Publication: JustCoding Can you explain where in the clinical documentation it would be acceptable to report from for hierarchical condition category (HCC) purposes? Would you code from history of present illness, past medical history, active problem list, or the assessment? | Read More.
- [Rigorous documentation, diagnosis coding pays off in risk-adjusted reimbursement](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/rigorous-documentation-diagnosis-coding-pays-off-in-risk-adjusted-reimbursement/) - Publication: JustCoding In the outpatient world, physicians are accustomed to seeing services as the key to reimbursement, but as healthcare shifts toward value-based care, severity and outcomes will increasingly factor into reimbursement as well. | Read More.
- [Time for a CAC Check-In? Progress and Predictions for HIM](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/time-for-a-cac-check-in-progress-and-predictions-for-him/) - Publication: For The Record The past three years witnessed tremendous growth in the use of computer-assisted coding (CAC) systems. Many hospitals and health systems decided to move forward with CAC implementations during repeated ICD-10 delays. In fact, according to a 2017 WinterGreen Research report, the overall CAC industry is expected to see continued adoption with the overall market rising to $5.1 billion by 2023. | Read More.
- [Cardiovascular and Vascular Interventional Radiology Specialization Improves Coding Performance](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/cardiovascular-and-vascular-interventional-radiology-specialization-improves-coding-performance/) - Publication: ICD10 Monitor While you may have dedicated CPT coders for interventional cardiology and vascular interventional radiology for outpatient coding, you may not have considered the importance of doing the same for inpatient ICD-10-PCS coding. | Read More.
- [Power Down - Best Practices for Managing and Decommissioning Legacy Systems](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/power-down-best-practices-for-managing-and-decommissioning-legacy-systems/) - Publication: Journal of AHIMA A SUCCESSFUL DECOMMISSIONING project depends upon collaboration, leadership, and retention practices based on an enterprise approach to information governance and management. For organizations that have not established retention policies, best practices may emerge along with lessons learned during the conversion to new systems. Proactive planning, however, is best. This article chronicles the journey of Denver Health and the complexities the organization faced when decommissioning legacy systems, and offers best practices for others to follow. | Read More.
- [Top Audit Finding: Discrepancies in Secondary Diagnosis Assignment on Outpatient and Pro-Fee Claims](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/top-audit-finding-discrepancies-in-secondary-diagnosis-assignment-on-outpatient-and-pro-fee-claims/) - Publication: RACMonitor There is no need to worry about coding for HCCs or risk adjustment. Just follow the coding guidelines. | Read More.
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- [Your Ultimate Guide for CPT Coding Resources](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/your-ultimate-guide-for-cpt-coding-resources/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding When coding CPT, have you ever wondered where to look for official coding guidance, or whose rules you should be following? Back in 1992, when I first started coding, the 1995 and 1997 guidelines didn’t even exist! We didn’t have any rules back then, or at least none that I can remember. Today, lots of entities have their own sets of rules, and each set is different. Then, to add another layer, different payers have their own opinions and rules which adds stickiness to the situation. Boy have times changed! | Read More.
- [Song of a Story-Teller: Patient-Focused Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/song-of-a-story-teller-patient-focused-coding/) - Publication: ICD10 Monitor Coming off of two weeks of health information management (HIM) conferences and listening to presentations on incorrectly reporting combination codes and the importance of coded data for quality and data analytics, in addition to speaking on the topic of ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding in the outpatient setting, it appears to me that we've lost the art of telling the patient's story. | Read More.
- [Healthcare Data – Hold on to Your Assets!](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/healthcare-data-hold-on-to-your-assets/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Understanding the complexity of healthcare data is more important than ever due to the evolution of electronic health information and preparation for future evolution involving new technologies such as artificial intelligence. | Read More.
- [Stepping Back to Lead](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/stepping-back-to-lead/) - Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding Colleen Houck is a New York Time’s bestselling author of the Tiger’s Curse series and her words of wisdom are: “You must learn to take a step back and visualize the whole piece. If you focus only on the thread given you, you lose sight of what it can become.” While young adult literature might be an odd place to look for HIM leadership, envisioning, and innovation, her message is clear – take a step back and visualize. | Read More.
- [The 10-Year Coder Challenge: Growing Your Skills Beyond CCs and MCCs](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/the-10-year-coder-challenge-growing-your-skills-beyond-ccs-and-mccs/) - Publication: ICD10 Monitor At the beginning of the year, Facebook’s 10-year challenge hit the web with users posting comparison profile pictures from 2009 alongside their 2019 selfies. I’ve seen a recent resurgence of the 10-year challenge over the last week and will admit that even I took part by posting a drawn image of a 2009 stick figure alongside a plumper 2019 version holding tacos. That got me thinking about the coding industry, what’s happened in the last 10 years, and where we’re headed in the next decade. | Read More.
- [2016 Articles Featuring HCG](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/2016-articles-featuring-hcg/) - A year in ICD-10: Healthcare professionals weigh in CD-10 did not have the negative impact many industry stakeholders predicted. But coders' frenzied preparation for the Oct. 1, 2015 compliance date did have a silver lining... Small providers may struggle as ICD-10 ‘grace period’ ends With Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the implementation of ICD-10 codes, healthcare organizations must now focus on some new requirements that went into effect on October 1.

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## Projects

- [Kimberly Maupin](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/kimberly-maupin/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kimberly Maupin Senior Coding Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kimi-M.png” title_text=”Kimi M” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kimberly Maupin, Senior Coding EducatorCPC, RCC,
- [Keisha Cavanaugh](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/keisha-cavanaugh/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Keisha Cavanaugh Senior Coding Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Keisha-C.png” title_text=”Keisha C” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Keisha Cavanaugh, Senior Coding EducatorCPC, CPMA,
- [Kerri Zimmerman](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/kerri-zimmerman/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kerri Zimmerman Learning and Development Assistant[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kerri-Z.png” title_text=”Kerri Z” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kerri Zimmerman, Learning and Development
- [Terri Reid](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/terri-reid/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Terri Reid Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Terri-R.png” title_text=”Terri R” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Terri Reid, Senior Coding Quality
- [Kristi Pollard](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/kristi-pollard/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kristi Pollard Director of Coding Quality & Education[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kristi-P.png” title_text=”Kristi P” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-pollard-rhit-ccs-cpc-circc-92970810/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off”
- [Theresa Rosa](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/theresa-rosa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Theresa Rosa Senior Coding Quality Auditor & Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Theresa-R.png” title_text=”Theresa R” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″
- [Tamara Jones](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/tamara-jones/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tamara Jones Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Tamara-J-Headshot.png” title_text=”Tamara J Headshot” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tamara Jones, Senior Coding
- [Jennifer McCann](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/jennifer-mccann/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Jennifer McCann Director of Client Relations and Strategy[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jennifer-Mc-Headshot.png” title_text=”Jennifer Mc Headshot” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenlbowen/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Callie Sowder](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/callie-sowder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Callie Sowder Senior Coding Quality Auditor & Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Callie-S.png” title_text=”Callie S” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Callie Sowder, Senior
- [Matthew Riggs](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/matthew-riggs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Matthew Riggs Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Matt-R.png” title_text=”Matt R” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Matthew Riggs, Coding Quality AuditorCPC, CPMA[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text
- [Leah Culley](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/leah-culley/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Leah Culley Coding Quality Auditor & Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Leah-C.png” title_text=”Leah C” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Leah Culley, Coding Quality
- [Mary Beth Haugen](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/mary-beth-haugen/) - Sed non turpis lorem. Nam eget enim urna. Duis non purus pellentesque orci tempor semper id in augue. Mauris ut bibendum tellus. Fusce nec libero
- [Wendy Miller](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/wendy-miller/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Wendy Miller Senior Course Developer[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wendy-M.png” title_text=”Wendy M” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Wendy Miller, Senior Course Developer[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″
- [Steve Haugen](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/steve-haugen/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Steve Haugen EVP / CFO[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Steve-Haugen.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-haugen-9a58525/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Debbie Giffin](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/debbie-giffin/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Debbie Giffin Learning Technology Administrator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Debbie-G-1.png” title_text=”Debbie G” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Debbie Giffin, Learning Technology Administrator[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″
- [Amy Richardson](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/amy-richardson/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Amy Richardson Vice President Consulting & Auditing Services | Privacy Officer[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Amy-Richardson.png” title_text=”Amy Richardson” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-richardson-a417aa1/”
- [Janell Madonna](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/janell-madonna/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Janell Madonna Director Learning Operation[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Janell-M.png” title_text=”Janell M” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/janell-madonna-7b30162b/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column
- [Jennifer Cayce](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/jennifer-cayce/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Jennifer Cayce Director of Coding Quality & Compliance[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jennifer-C.png” title_text=”Jennifer C” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cayce-7706bb1a/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off”
- [Tommi Mooney](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/tommi-mooney/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tommi Mooney Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tommi-M.png” title_text=”Tommi M” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tommi Mooney, Senior Coding Quality
- [Mary Bort](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/mary-bort/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mary Bort Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mary-B.png” title_text=”Mary B” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-bort-cpc-cpma-canpc-cascc-cosc-968a4968/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″
- [Lalaine Tomas](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/lalaine-tomas/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Lalaine Tomas Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lalaine-T-1.png” title_text=”Lalaine T” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalaine-tomas-a9897378/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″
- [Kate Hutchison](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/kate-hutchison/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kate Hutchison Marketing Manager & Client Relations[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kate-H.png” title_text=”Kate H” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-kluglein-44b781141/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Kathi Scott](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/kathi-scott/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kathi Scott VP Learning & Development[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kathi-S.png” title_text=”Kathi S” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathi-scott-089b196a/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off”
- [Susan Bonham](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/susan-bonham/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Susan Bonham Senior Coding Quality Auditor & Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Susan-B-1.png” title_text=”Susan B” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Susan
- [Nicole Riniker](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/nicole-riniker/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Nicole Riniker Content Developer[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nicole-R.png” title_text=”Nicole R” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-kluglein-44b781141/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″
- [Crystal Plain](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/crystal-plain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Crystal Plain Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chrissy-P.png” title_text=”Chrissy P” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Crystal Plain, Coding Quality
- [Carol Paton](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/carol-paton/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Carol Paton Senior Coding Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Carol-P.png” title_text=”Carol P” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Carol Paton, Senior Coding
- [Emily Lomaquahu](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/emily-lomaquahu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Emily Lomaquahu Senior Coding Quality Auditor & Educator[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Emily-L.png” title_text=”Emily L” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lomaquahu-cpc-cpma-cedc-11046895/” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″
- [Shea Lunt](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/shea-lunt/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Shea Lunt Director of Coding Quality & Compliance[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shea-L.png” title_text=”Shea L” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/shea-lunt-48620334/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″
- [Deanna Upston](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/deanna-upston/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Deanna Upston Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Deanna-U.png” title_text=”Deanna U” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-upston-ccs-cpc-cpma-cosc-a7619b44/” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off”
- [Mary Guest](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/mary-guest/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mary Guest Senior Consultant[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mary-G.png” title_text=”Mary G” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow admin_label=”Social Media Follow” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-guest-3b729360/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Debbie Reuppel](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/team-members/debbie-reuppel/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Debbie Reuppel Senior Coding Quality Auditor[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.thehaugengroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Debbie-R.png” title_text=”Debbie R” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-reuppel-b7aa2574/” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off”

## Products

- [Foot and Ankle Repair Coding: Taking Steps toward Success](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/foot-and-ankle-repair-coding/) - Master Foot and Ankle Repair Coding with guidance on CPT® rules, anatomy, tendon and ligament repairs, fusions, ORIF, and real-world orthopedic cases.
- [Ensure Your Coding is Correct with Medicare National Coding Initiative Edits (NCCI)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/medicare-ncci-edits/) - Master Medicare NCCI edits, including PTP edits, MUEs, facility vs practitioner rules, unbundling examples, and proper modifier use for accurate coding.
- [ICD-10 Coding Updates Q2 2026: Beyond the Headlines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-coding-updates-q2-2026/) - Stay current with ICD-10 Coding Updates Q2 2026. Understand key changes, the “why” behind Coding Clinic advice, and how to apply guidance confidently.
- [Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Strategies for the Gastrointestinal System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/clinical-documentation-integrity-cdi-strategies-for-the-gastrointestinal-system/) - This on-demand webinar will be released on July 9, 2026 This webinar will be available for viewing until July 8, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Strategies for the Respiratory System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cdi-strategies-for-the-respiratory-system/) - CDI Education: Learn CDI best practices with query essentials: write compliant, non-leading queries, boost documentation accuracy, engage providers, and reduce denial risk.
- [Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Strategies for the Hepatobiliary System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/clinical-documentation-integrity-cdi-strategies-for-the-hepatobiliary-system/) - This on-demand webinar will be released on July 9, 2026 This webinar will be available for viewing until July 8, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [PCS Root Operations Flip Bits](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/flip-bit-desk-aid-book/icd-10-pcs-root-operations-desk-aid/) - ICD-10-PCS root operations reference tool that lists the root operations for every section of ICD-10-PCS and some trickier aspects
- [Outpatient Interventional Radiology Learning Plan](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/outpatient-interventional-radiology-learning-plan/) - Interventional radiology (IR) continues to expand as minimally invasive procedures play an increasingly important role in outpatient care. As procedure complexity grows, coding professionals need specialized knowledge to accurately interpret documentation, apply coding guidelines, and support compliant reimbursement. The Outpatient Interventional Radiology Learning Plan was designed to help coders build confidence and competency in one of healthcare's most challenging and rewarding specialties. Bundle & Save Purchase either Part 1 or Part 2 and receive 5% off that learning plan. Purchase both parts together and receive 15% off, creating a complete learning pathway from foundational to advanced outpatient interventional radiology coding. Only one quantity of each learning plan can be purchased in a single order. To register multiple individuals, please create separate orders or contact us.
- [Diseases of the Nervous System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-nervous-system/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Nervous System: Learn coding for nervous system disorders, anatomy, functions, and clinical case-based ICD-10-CM practice.
- [Clinical Validation for Malnutrition: CDI Malnutrition Essentials for Adult and Pediatric Care](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cdi-education-malnutrition-essentials/) - Master CDI education for malnutrition essentials: documentation, clinical validation, ASPEN & GLIM criteria, and strategies to reduce audit and denial risk.
- [Sepsis CDI Education: Prove It, Support It, Defend It](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/sepsis-cdi-education/) - Sepsis CDI Education webinar covering documentation, clinical indicators, and query strategies to support accurate sepsis diagnosis and compliant coding.
- [Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR) Flip Bits](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/flip-bit-desk-aid-book/icd-10-pcs-vir-flip-bits/) - This colorful 21-page, laminated and bound book will be just the resource you need when coding interventional radiology! Buy NOW! or Call 720-502-7690!
- [Haugen Academy Membership](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/haugen-academy-membership-paid-in-full/) - By purchasing this membership, you agree to our Terms of Use. You are committing to the length of your Haugen Academy Membership.
- [Code Updates](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/regulatory-code-updates/) - Bundle your code updates and save 5%! Click the check box next to the title you would like to purchase to select the individual or group rate. You must buy 2 or more titles to receive the discount.
- [Clinical Documentation Integrity Fundamentals: From Documentation to DRGs, Quality, and Reimbursement](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cdi/cdi-education-clinical-documentation-integrity-fundamentals/) - CDI Education: From Documentation to DRGs, Quality, and Reimbursement covers CDI workflow, DRGs, quality metrics, and compliance.
- [Acute and Chronic Pain Procedure Coding: Needles and Nerves](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/acute-and-chronic-pain-procedure-coding/) - Master Acute and Chronic Pain Procedure Coding with updates on fascial plane blocks, nerve stimulators, chemodenervation, and joint injections.
- [Wound Care Coding: A Patient’s Journey Through Care & Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/wound-care-coding/) - Master Wound Care Coding with guidance on CPT® codes, documentation, HBOT, diabetes impact, and following a patient’s journey from start to finish.
- [Unlocking HCC Codes: Boosting Clinical Documentation with a Twist](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/hcc-codes-and-clinical-documentation/) - This on-demand webinar was released on May 28, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until May 30, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [The Teaching Physician Guidelines in 2026](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/teaching-physician-guidelines-in-2026/) - This on-demand webinar was released on May 28, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until May 27, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [The Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON): Fundamentals Made Clear](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/health-information/medicare-outpatient-observation-notice/) - Gain confidence delivering the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice. Learn timing, documentation, & patient communication strategies.
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- [Sorting Out Significant Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-pcs-significant-procedures-coding/) - This on-demand webinar was released on April 23, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until April 22, 2027, for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6 months of access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Social Determinants of Health: Coding Beyond the Diagnosis](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/social-determinants-of-health/) - Learn how social determinants of health impact care, coding, and reporting. Gain practical skills to document and code SDOH accurately.
- [Psychiatric Diagnostic Procedures and Psychotherapy Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/psychiatric-diagnostic-procedures-and-psychotherapy-coding/) - Join us for Psychiatric Diagnostic Procedures and Psychotherapy Coding! We will discuss medical necessity and documentation requirements as defined by the AMA.
- [Procedure Coding for the Male Genital System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-the-male-genital-system/) - This course delivers a focused, anatomy-first approach to CPT® coding for procedures involving the male genital system. Learners move from foundational anatomical concepts to practical coding applications for both diagnostic and surgical procedures performed on the male reproductive system. Content includes coding guidance for procedures performed in both adult and pediatric settings. Across four lessons,
- [Outpatient Coding Queries Compliance: Avoiding Legal and Financial Pitfalls](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/outpatient-coding-queries-compliance-avoiding-legal-and-financial-pitfalls/) - This on-demand webinar was released on May 28, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until May 27, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Navigating New Technology and Administration](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/new-technology-and-administration/) - Confused by PCS New Technology codes? Learn when to use 3E0 vs. XW0 codes and master the New Technology section in this practical, time-saving webinar.
- [Navigating Cleft Lip and Palate Repairs with Ease](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-cleft-lip-and-palate-repairs/) - Master CPT coding cleft lip and palate repairs with our expert-led webinar—covering anatomy, procedures, and how to decode operative reports with ease.
- [Malnutrition Coding: Food for Thought](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/malnutrition-coding/) - Master malnutrition coding with expert guidance! Learn clinical criteria, documentation requirements, query strategies, and coding guidelines. Register now!
- [Keeping up with Cardiovascular ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cardiovascular-icd-10-cm-coding/) - Stay ahead in cardiovascular ICD-10-CM coding! Learn to code heart failure, hypertension, MI types, and more with expert tips. Watch now for key insights!
- [ICD-10-PCS Coding for Spinal Fusions: Straight to the Point](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-pcs-coding-for-spinal-fusions/) - Master ICD-10-PCS Coding for Spinal Fusions with step-by-step guidance on devices, approaches, body parts, and real-world coding scenarios.
- [ICD-10-PCS Coding for Brain Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-pcs-coding-for-brain-procedures/) - Master ICD-10-PCS coding for brain procedures: craniotomy, craniectomy, hematoma evacuation, and cranioplasty with expert guidance.
- [ICD-10-CM Stroke Coding: The Why Behind the Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-cm-stroke-coding/) - This on-demand webinar was released on April 23, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until April 22, 2027, for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6 months of access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [ICD-10 Coding Updates Q1 2026: Beyond the Headlines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-coding-updates-q1-2026/) - Stay current with ICD-10 Coding Updates Q1 2026—review key Coding Clinic guidance, clinical context, and expert insights for accurate coding.
- [ICD-10 Coding for Heart Valve Procedures: The Doors of the Heart](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-coding-for-heart-valve-procedures/) - ICD-10 Coding for Heart Valve Procedures with guidance on valve anatomy, rheumatic disease coding, and open, transcatheter, and transapical approaches.
- [Getting Through Your First Op Report Without Crying](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/op-report-coding/) - Struggling with op report coding? Learn how to decode documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes in this hands-on, expert-led webinar.
- [Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Coding Transcatheter Embolization, Thrombectomy, and Thrombolysis](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-transcatheter-embolization-thrombectomy-and-thrombolysis/) - This webinar was released for viewing on February 20, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until February 18, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Coding Arterial Revascularization](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-arterial-revascularization/) - This webinar was released for viewing on February 20, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until February 18, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Flushing out Kidney Anatomy, Disease Processes, and ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-cm-coding-for-kidney-disease/) - This on-demand webinar was released on April 23, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until April 22, 2027, for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6 months of access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ICD-10-PCS Coding: A Deep Dive from Aorta to Iliac](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/endovascular-aneurysm-repair-icd-10-pcs-coding/) - Master Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ICD-10-PCS Coding with guidance on EVAR, TEVAR, FEVAR, devices, anatomy, and new technology code application.
- [Effective and Compliant Query Writing: A CDI Best Practices Webinar](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cdi-education-best-practices-webinar/) - CDI Education: Learn CDI best practices with query essentials: write compliant, non-leading queries, boost documentation accuracy, engage providers, and reduce denial risk.
- [Digging into Diabetes ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/diabetes-icd-10-cm-coding/) - "Master diabetes ICD-10-CM coding! Learn to code diabetes types, complications, ulcers, CKD, and more with expert guidance. Watch now for key insights!
- [Depth Perception: How Deep is that Lesion?](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-excision-of-lesions/) - This on-demand webinar was released on April 23, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until April 22, 2027, for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6 months of access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Complex Obstetrics Coding Concepts](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/complex-obstetrics-coding-concepts/) - This on-demand webinar was released on May 28, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until May 27, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Complex Injections and Infusions Coding: Shoot for the Moon](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/injections-and-infusions-coding/) - Join us for Complex Injections and Infusions Coding! We provide practical examples and apply these examples to aid in coding encounters.
- [Coding Substance Abuse and Poisonings, Adverse Effects, and Underdosings](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-substance-abuse-and-poisonings/) - Navigate coding substance abuse and poisonings with confidence! Learn CM guidelines for overdoses, adverse effects & perinatal substance exposure. Register now!
- [Coding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-psychological-and-neuropsychological-testing/) - Master Coding Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing with practical guidance, patient scenarios, and tips for accurate code assignment.
- [Clinical Meets Codes: ICD-10-CM Coding for Sepsis](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-cm-coding-for-sepsis/) - Navigate ICD-10-CM coding for sepsis with confidence! Learn sepsis criteria, documentation requirements, query strategies, and denial appeals. Register now!
- [CABG Coding: Navigating the Heart of the Matter](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cabg-coding/) - This on-demand webinar was released on May 28, 2026. This webinar will be available for viewing until May 20, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.new
- [Breathe Easy: Tips for Successful Pulmonary ICD-10-CM Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/pulmonary-icd-10-cm-coding/) - Master pulmonary ICD-10-CM coding with our expert tips! Learn to code COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and COVID-19 accurately. Register now!
- [Breaking Down Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding for ICD-10-PCS: Part 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/vascular-interventional-radiology-coding-for-icd-10-pcs-part-2/) - This on-demand webinar was released on April 16, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until April 15, 2027, for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6 months of access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Breaking Down Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding for ICD-10-PCS: Part 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/vascular-interventional-radiology-coding-for-icd-10-pcs-part-1/) - This on-demand webinar was released on April 16, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until April 15, 2027, for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6 months of access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Behavioral Health Service Codes: Right State of Mind-Meeting Documentation and Medical Necessity Requirements](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/behavioral-health-service-codes/) - Master Behavioral Health Service Codes with expert guidance on neuropsychological testing, accurate code selection, and real-world patient scenarios.
- [Aneurysm Repair Coding: Easing the Pressure with the Essentials](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/aneurysm-repair-coding/) - Master Aneurysm Repair Coding with guidance on CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes, documentation, grafts, stents, modifiers, and real-world case examples.
- [Congenital, Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-congenital-malformations-deformations-and-chromosomal-abnormalities/) - ICD-10-CM Course Congenital, Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities covers coding guidelines and proper code selection for birth defects.
- [Diseases of the Genitourinary System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-genitourinary-system/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Genitourinary System: Learn coding for urinary and reproductive disorders, including kidneys, genital systems, & complications.
- [Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-endocrine-nutritional-and-metabolic-diseases/) - ICD-10-CM course Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases teaches coding for endocrine disorders, nutrition, metabolism, and Chapter 4 guidelines.
- [Factors Influencing Health Status (Z codes)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-factors-influencing-health-status-z-codes/) - ICD-10-CM Course Factors Influencing Health Status (Z codes): Learn coding for screenings, health history, encounters, and Chapter 21 Z codes.
- [External Causes of Morbidity](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-external-causes-of-morbidity/) - ICD-10-CM Course External Causes of Morbidity: Learn coding for accidents, assaults, and other external causes with VWXY codes and case practice.
- [Perinatal and Newborn](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-perinatal-and-newborn/) - ICD-10-CM course Perinatal and Newborn covers P codes, guidelines, and common conditions to ensure accurate coding and sequencing for newborn records.
- [Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-coursemental-behavioral-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders/) - ICD-10-CM Course Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Learn coding for mental health, substance use, mood, stress, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- [Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-certain-infectious-and-parasitic-diseases/) - ICD-10-CM Course Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases: Learn coding for bacterial, viral, and other infectious diseases including HIV, sepsis, and more.
- [Gathering Information from the Unwilling](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/gathering-patient-information-patient-access-education/) - This patient access education provides tips and tools to help you put patients at ease as you are gathering patient information to create the patient’s record.
- [Important Message from Medicare](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/core-knowledge-important-message-from-medicare/) - Hospitals are required to notify inpatient Medicare Beneficiaries of their rights to appeal discharge. Registration staff must understand the timeframes, second signature requirements, and document retention standards related to this regulation. This course is designed for inclusion in your onboarding and annual training programs. Course completion data can be shared with your organization's compliance program
- [ICD-10-CM Fundamentals Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-fundamentals-course-series/) - The ICD-10-CM fundamentals course was designed to help learners become familiar with the contents and application of Official Guidelines for Coding & Reporting.
- [Diseases of the Sense Organs](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-sense-organs/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Sense Organs: Learn coding for eye, ear, and mastoid disorders with anatomy, function, and practice exercises.
- [Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-skin-and-subcutaneous-tissues/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues covers coding anatomy, skin conditions, pressure ulcers, and Chapter 12 guidelines.
- [Signs and Symptoms](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-signs-and-symptoms/) - ICD-10-CM Course Signs and Symptoms covers Chapter 18 coding for clinical signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, and proper guideline-based coding.
- [Diseases of the Respiratory System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-respiratory-system/) - ICD-10-CM course Diseases of the Respiratory System: Learn anatomy, guidelines, and coding practice for asthma, pneumonia, COPD, and respiratory failure.
- [Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-musculoskeletal-system-and-connective-tissue/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue covers anatomy, terminology, and coding for common musculoskeletal conditions.
- [Diseases of the Circulatory System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-circulatory-system/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Circulatory System: Learn coding fundamentals, cardiac & vascular diagnoses, guidelines, and practice exercises.
- [Diseases of the Digestive Systems](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-digestive-systems/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Digestive Systems covers GI anatomy, terminology, and coding for ulcers, Crohn’s, liver disease, and complications.
- [Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-pregnancy-childbirth-and-the-puerperium/) - ICD-10-CM Course Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium covers trimesters, labor, delivery, and coding for pregnancy complications and obstetric conditions.
- [Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-diseases-of-the-blood-and-blood-forming-organs/) - ICD-10-CM Course Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs: Learn coding for anemias, clotting disorders, immunodeficiencies, and ICD-10-CM guidelines.
- [Injury, Poisoning, and Other External Causes (Trauma)](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-injury-poisoning-and-other-external-causes/) - ICD-10-CM Course Injury, Poisoning, and Other External Causes: Learn coding for accidents, assaults, fractures, burns, poisonings, and case scenarios.
- [Neoplasms](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cm/icd-10-cm-course-neoplasms/) - ICD-10-CM Course Neoplasms: Learn coding for malignant, benign, and uncertain growths, including primary sites, behaviors, and encounter guidelines.
- [Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Diagnostic Arterial Interventional Radiology Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/diagnostic-arterial-interventional-radiology-coding/) - This on-demand webinar was refreshed on January 15, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until August 30, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [2026 Procedure Updates for Facility Coders](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/2026-cpt-updates-essential-insights-for-facility-coders/) - Stay ahead with the 2026 CPT® updates! Learn about new, deleted, and revised codes, facility reporting changes, and OPPS updates. Register for expert insights!
- [E/M Services FAQs: From the Office to the ICU and Everything in Between](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/e-m-services-faqs-from-the-office-to-the-icu-and-everything-in-between/) - This on-demand webinar was released on September 18, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until August 30, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Reporting E/M During the Global Maternity Package](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/reporting-e-m-during-the-global-maternity-package/) - This on-demand webinar was released on October 23, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until October 23, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Coding for Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Complex Road to Recovery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/coding-for-inpatient-rehabilitation-a-complex-road-to-recovery/) - This on-demand webinar was released on July 17, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until July 16, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Procedure Coding for Diagnostic Radiology](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-diagnostic-radiology/) - Haugen Academy's comprehensive online course series Procedure Coding for Diagnostic Radiology covers CPT coding for these complex procedures.
- [Procedure Coding for Orthopedic Surgery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-orthopedic-surgery/) - CPT® procedure coding for orthopedic surgery. Master the foundational knowledge and advanced skills to successfully report these procedures. Enroll now!
- [Professional Fee Coding for Psychiatry & Behavioral Health](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-psychiatry-behavioral-health/) - When coding for psychiatry-related services, many different types of providers may be encountered – social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists to name a few. But who can bill what codes? This course reviews common psychiatry services including psychotherapy, health and behavior, diagnostic tests, and even E/M visits that pertain to psychiatry. Objectives: Lesson 1: Evaluation
- [Interventional Radiology Learning Plan 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/ama-report/interventional-radiology-learning-plan-2/)
- [Interventional Radiology Learning Plan 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/ama-report/interventional-radiology-learning-plan-1/)
- [Procedure Coding for the Digestive System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-the-digestive-system/) - Coding for the digestive system involves navigating a complex array of CPT codes that accurately describe the procedures performed across different regions of the gastrointestinal tract. From diagnostic endoscopies to advanced hepatobiliary interventions, coders must understand anatomy, procedural techniques, and coding guidelines to ensure proper code selection and compliance. Our CPT Digestive System Series breaks down key procedural areas into four focused courses, providing a structured approach to coding accuracy and proficiency. Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Breaking News: 2026 ICD-10-CM Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/breaking-news-2026-icd-10-cm-coding-update/) - Prepare for the 2026 ICD-10-CM coding update. Learn new codes, guideline changes, and their impact before October 1, 2025.
- [GYN Procedure Coding: A Practical Approach](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/gyn-procedure-coding/) - This on-demand webinar was released on October 23, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until October 23, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Breaking News: 2026 ICD-10-PCS Coding Update](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/breaking-news-2026-icd-10-pcs-coding-update/) - Get ready for the 2026 ICD-10-PCS coding update. Learn guideline changes, new procedures, and codes effective October 1, 2025.
- [2026 Hospital Payment Update: A Coder's Guide to MS-DRG Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/2026-hospital-payment-update-a-coders-guide-to-ms-drg-changes/) - This on-demand webinar was released on September 18, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until August 30, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Release of Information Part 2: Beyond the Basics](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/health-information/release-of-information-part-2-beyond-the-basics/) - Do you understand the basics of Release of Information but struggle with more complex requests and scenarios? Are you looking to increase your knowledge of the ROI process? This course provides a deeper dive into ROI and some of the more complex scenarios. We discuss how to handle releasing sensitive information, requests from law enforcement
- [ICD-10-CM Code Updates FY 2027: What’s New, What’s Changed, and Why It Matters](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-cm-code-updates-fy-2027/) - Stay ready for ICD-10-CM Code Updates FY 2027. Review new, revised, and deleted codes with clinical context and guidance for accurate, compliant reporting.
- [IPPS Final Rule & MS-DRG Updates FY 2027: What Every Coder Needs to Know](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/ipps-final-rule-ms-drg-updates-fy-2027/) - Stay current with ICD-10-PCS Coding Updates FY 2027. Review new, revised, & deleted codes with expert insight into clinical context and New Technology changes.
- [ICD-10-PCS Coding Updates FY 2027: Beyond the Tables and Into the Why](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-pcs-coding-updates-fy-2027/) - Stay current with ICD-10-PCS Coding Updates FY 2027. Review new, revised, & deleted codes with expert insight into clinical context and New Technology changes.
- [ICD-10 Coding Updates Q3 2026: Beyond the Headlines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-coding-updates-q3-2026/) - Stay current with ICD-10 Coding Updates Q3 2026. Learn key Coding Clinic guidance, clinical rationale, and real-world applications for accurate coding.
- [GYN Anatomy and Approaches](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/gyn-anatomy-and-approaches/) - Join us for GYN Anatomy and Approaches! Explore female reproductive anatomy, laparoscopy vs. hysteroscopy, and procedural coding for various GYN conditions.
- [Facility E/M Levels](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/facility-e-m-levels/) - Join us for Facility E/M Levels! Learn CMS criteria, how to determine compliant facility E/M levels, and reference ACEP leveling for ED services. Don’t miss out
- [Procedure Coding for Pain Management Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-pain-management-series/) - The Pain Management series will help take the sting out of coding these types of procedures! Part 1 of this series covers various types of injections commonly seen in pain management coding. This includes nerve blocks, facet joint injections, epidural, paravertebral blocks, nerve destruction, and chemodenervation. Part 2 covers musculoskeletal aspirations and injections, neurostimulators, and other spine and spinal cord procedures. Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Coding Pain Injection Procedures: Block the Pain](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-pain-injection-procedures/) - This webinar was originally recorded in January 2025. In February 2026, the content was reviewed and validated and the CEU was renewed. It was released for viewing on February 19, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until February 18, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [2026 IR Coding Updates: Understanding the 2026 Coding Revolution](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/2026-ir-coding-updates/) - Stay ahead of the 2026 IR Coding Updates, including revascularization code changes, new TEVAR codes, and key guideline revisions for IR coders.
- [To E/M Coding and Beyond](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/e-m-coding/) - What other E/M services are there? You know how to level a visit, but what about care management services? Join us for E/M Coding and Beyond!
- [CMS PFS Final Rule 2026: What You Need to Know](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cms-pfs-final-rule-2026/) - Get the key updates in the CMS PFS Final Rule 2026, including telehealth, E/M changes, behavioral health access, skin substitutes, and payment impacts.
- [ICD-10-PCS Code Updates April 2026: Exploring New Technologies and Code Changes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-pcs-code-updates-april-2026/) - Explore the ICD-10-PCS Code Updates April 2026, including new and revised PCS codes, clinical context, and guidance for accurate midyear inpatient coding.
- [Procedure Coding Updates 2027: The Profee Perspective](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/procedure-coding-updates-2027/) - Stay ahead with Procedure Coding Updates 2027 — learn new, revised, and deleted CPT® codes, regulatory changes, and tips for accurate professional fee coding.
- [Procedure Coding Updates 2027: The Facility Perspective](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/procedure-coding-updates-2027-facility/) - Stay ahead with Procedure Coding Updates 2027 — learn new, revised, and deleted CPT® codes, regulatory changes, and tips for accurate professional fee coding.
- [Haugen Academy Course/Webinar Extension](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/haugen-academy-course-webinar-extension/) - Need More Time? Extend Your Course Access If you're not quite finished with your learning and need a little extra time, Haugen Academy offers extensions to help you stay on track. Extension Overview Each 30-day extension is $25 Extensions are added to the end of your current access period Must be purchased prior to your
- [Guidelines and the Code Building Process](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/icd-10-pcs-course-guidelines-and-the-code-building-process/) - ICD-10-PCS Course Guidelines and the Code Building Process teaches coding conventions, body systems, root operations, and proper code assignment.
- [Root Operations - Part 1 of 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-root-operations-part-1-of-2-2/) - This course will cover 31 root operations associated with the medical and surgical section of ICD 10 PCS. This is the biggest section of the book and knowledge of the root operations is vital to code assignment. This course is organized into four lessons and will cover the root operations in groups or categories of
- [Root Operations - Part 2 of 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-root-operations-part-2-of-2-2/) - This course completes the discussion of the 31 root operations associated with the Medical and Surgical section of ICD-10-PCS. It is organized into four lessons and covers the last 5 root operations groups, or categories, of similar types of procedures. Understanding the definitions of the root operations and knowing how to apply them is the
- [Is it Clinically Significant? Applying Secondary Diagnosis Guidelines](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/applying-secondary-diagnosis-guidelines/) - Explore the complexities and nuances of determining clinical significance when applying secondary diagnosis guidelines using case examples.
- [The MEAT of Risk Adjustment Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/risk-adjustment-coding/) - Everywhere you look, risk adjustment coding is in the headlines. Join us for this informative webinar addressing HCC coding and risk adjustment.
- [Let's Modify that Evaluation and Management Service](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/evaluation-and-management-service/) - Learn how to confidently code Evaluation and Management service. Review modifiers 24, 25, and 57 with guidelines and real-world scenarios.
- [ICD-10-CM Code Updates April 2026: Behind the Codes](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/icd-10-cm-code-updates-april-2026/) - Get key insights on the ICD-10-CM Code Updates April 2026, including new and revised codes, clinical rationale, and impacts on accuracy and documentation.
- [Skin Cell Suspension Autografting](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/skin-cell-suspension-autografting/) - Learn Skin Cell Suspension Autografting coding for wound care. Review anatomy, SCSA stages, CPT® guidance, and apply new codes with examples.
- [Combination Codes and the Patient Story](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/combination-codes/) - Learn how to spot errors with combination codes in our webinar! Address common miscoding trends, ensure accuracy with CAC, and improve data reporting and reimbursement.
- [Navigating Vascular Access Device Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/navigating-vascular-access-device-coding/) - Vascular Access Device Coding webinar helps coders navigate tunneled vs. nontunneled catheters, ports, documentation clues, and CPT® coding guidance.
- [Sense Procedures and Coding Sensibility: Coding for Eye and Ear Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-for-eye-and-ear-procedures/) - Navigate coding for eye and ear procedures with ease! Learn to code ocular surgeries, ear procedures, and more with anatomical insights and real-world examples.
- [Procedure Coding for Sinus Surgery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/procedure-coding-for-sinus-surgery/) - Join us for Procedure Coding for Sinus Surgery - Fess Up! Explore sinus anatomy, FESS CPT® codes, documentation tips, and coding scenarios to boost your skills!
- [Get Brainy about Procedure Coding for the Brain](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/procedure-coding-for-the-brain/) - Master Procedure Coding for the Brain! Learn CPT codes for craniotomy, pituitary tumor resection, neurostimulators, and more in this expert-led webinar.
- [The What, When, Who, and How of Physician Coding Queries](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/physician-coding-queries/) - Discover the What, When, Who, and How of Physician Coding Queries! Learn query compliance, roles in the process, and how to write non-leading, compliant queries.
- [The Cure for Cancer Coding in ICD-10-CM/PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/cancer-coding-in-icd-10-cm-pcs/) - In February 2026, the content was reviewed and validated and the CEU was renewed. It was released for viewing on February 19, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until February 18, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Procedure Coding Nonvascular Interventional Radiology Part 2: Urinary, Biliary, and GI Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/procedure-coding-nonvascular-interventional-radiology-part-2/) - Procedure Coding Nonvascular Interventional Radiology performed in the IR lab; covering urinary, biliary, and gastrointestinal procedures.
- [Procedure Coding Nonvascular Interventional Radiology Part 1: Minor Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/procedure-coding-nonvascular-interventional-radiology/) - Procedure Coding Nonvascular Interventional Radiology. Biopsies, collection & drainage, breast & lymph node, and musculoskeletal & nervous system procedures.
- [Spinal Anatomy and Pathology](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/spinal-anatomy-and-pathology/) - This webinar was released in January 2023. In February 2026, the content was reviewed and validated, and the CEU was renewed. It was released for viewing on February 26, 2026. The webinar recording will be available until February 25, 2027 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Long-term Care Coding: Coding for the Long-Haul](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/long-term-care-coding/) - Master Long-term Care Coding with practical guidance on accurate documentation, proper code assignment, compliance, and real-world coding scenarios.
- [Coding Neurovascular Procedures: Knowing Neurovascular Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/coding-neurovascular-procedure/) - In this webinar for coding neurovascular procedures, we will examine the complexities of interventional radiology CPT coding for the cerebrovascular system.
- [Facility vs. Profee: A Tale of Two Claims](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/facility-vs-profee-a-tale-of-two-claims/) - This FREE on-demand webinar was released on January 15, 2026. The webinar recording is available for viewing until January 14, 2027. Click here for instant access to this webinar!
- [Defining Critical Care: An In-Depth Review of Documentation and Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/cpt-critical-care-coding/) - Review profee critical care services with a dive into medical necessity, time-based billing, and when multiple providers are caring for the patient.
- [Procedure Coding for the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-the-hemic-and-lymphatic-systems/) - Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Revenue Cycle: DRG Reimbursement and Case Mix](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/revenue-cycle-drg-reimbursement-and-case-mix/) - This course presents a primer on DRGs including the history, grouping logic, common DRG systems, and the role of case mix in the hospital. Objectives: Lesson 1: Introduction to Inpatient Code-Based Reimbursement Identify payers who utilize DRG Systems for Reimbursement Recognize the role of a DRG relative weight Detect factors that impact case mix
- [Revenue Cycle: Introduction to Claim Denials](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/revenue-cycle-introduction-to-claim-denials/) - This course will build the learner’s core knowledge related to claims processing, payer standardized communications, denials analysis and organizational denials prevention strategies. Learning will begin with a discussion of denials, the claims cycle, and clean claims. Moving on, learners will learn how payers communicate and talk about two main categories of denials. The course will round
- [Coding for Injections and Infusions Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-injection-and-infusion-series/) - Learn the foundations for CPT® coding of injection and infusion services in the hospital outpatient setting with our Coding for Injection and Infusion Series.
- [Urology/Male Reproductive Service Line](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-urologymale-reproductive-service-line-2/) - This course provides a review of the male reproductive anatomy, followed by the possible root operations used in coding this service line. Then some of the more common male reproductive and urologic issues/procedures are explained using the ICD-10 code building process. Examples of these are: circumcision, undescended testes, vasectomy, transurethral prostatectomy, spermatocele and urethral stricture.
- [Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Service Line](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-skin-and-subcutaneous-tissue-service-line-2/) - This course covers procedures performed on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and breast over 4 lessons. In lesson 1, the anatomy and function of structures pertinent to these parts of the body is discussed. This paves the way for discussion of procedures and coding guidelines for procedures performed on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and
- [Neurosurgery & Spinal Service Line Part 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-neurosurgery-and-spinal-service-line-part-2/) - This course completes the anatomy of the nervous system. Also covered are various procedures commonly performed on this system. In addition, the learner will have the opportunity to explore additional services that are typically encountered with neurosurgery cases. Objectives: Lesson 1: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Anatomy Name, locate and label the body parts
- [Neurosurgery & Spinal Service Line Part 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-neurosurgery-and-spinal-service-line-part-1/) - This course covers the anatomy of the spinal column and the spinal cord. Common procedures performed on these structures are explained. Various approaches, devices and qualifiers that are commonly assigned when coding procedures performed on this system are explored in detail. Additional services that are typically encountered with spinal surgery cases are highlighted in this
- [Gastroenterology Service Line Part 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/gastroenterology-service-line-part-2/) - This course completes the Gastroenterology service line. The focus of this course includes a look at procedures in the gastrointestinal body system of PCS, and procedures involving the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. Objectives: Lesson 1: Procedures on the Gastrointestinal System Determine when to use the upper and lower intestinal tract body parts versus specific
- [Gastroenterology Service Line Part 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/gastroenterology-service-line-part-1/) - This two-part course begins by providing the learner with the information needed to code the most common procedures associated with the gastrointestinal system. In this course, we will give you an introduction to coding procedures of the mouth and throat, hepatobiliary system, and pancreas. Objectives: Lesson 1: Digestive System Identify the salivary glands Identify
- [Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Service Line Part 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-musculoskeletal-orthopedic-service-line-part-2/) - Part two of this course provides you with the background you need to code procedures for the bones, joints, and general anatomical regions of the extremities. This course completes the musculoskeletal service line. Objectives: Lesson 1: Procedures on the Bones Assign approach and device values for fracture reduction procedures Match common bone procedures to their
- [Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Service Line Part 1](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-musculoskeletal-orthopedic-service-line-part-1-of-2-2/) - This two-part course provides the necessary background needed to code procedures on the musculoskeletal system. Part One provides you with the background you need to code procedures on soft tissues in the musculoskeletal system. Objectives: Lesson 1: Anatomy and Function of the Musculoskeletal System Indicate whether specified joints and bones are above or below
- [Introduction to ICD-10-PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-introduction-to-icd-10-pcs-2/) - This course serves as an introduction to coding with ICD-10-PCS. The lessons contained in this course serve as the framework necessary to be successful in future lessons. The first lesson is short and provides background on the development of ICD-10. Lesson 2 focuses on the format and organization of ICD-10-PCS codes. Lesson 3 introduces you
- [Evaluation and Management (E/M) Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-evaluation-and-management-e-m-series/) - This two-part series covers all the basics of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding and more! Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Procedure Coding, An Introduction](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-introduction/) - The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codebook is a compilation of guidelines, codes, and descriptions in order to report medical services and procedures performed by health care providers. This course will introduce the learner to the CPT Code Book, HCPCS, NCCI, and the use of modifiers. Objectives: Lesson 1: The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
- [Respiratory Service Line](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-respiratory-service-line-2/) - This course covers the anatomy of the respiratory system and the common procedures performed on the respiratory system. It also covers the various approaches, devices and qualifiers that are commonly assigned when coding procedures performed on this system. In addition, the course highlights the testing procedures and ancillary services that are typically encountered with respiratory
- [Cardiovascular Service Line - Part 2 of 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-cardiovascular-service-line-part-2-of-2-2/) - This course is part 2 of the cardiovascular service line. This course builds upon the information given in Part 1. This course provides specific information about coding for the peripheral circulatory system, in other words, procedures performed on the vascular system other than the heart and great vessels. Objectives: Lesson 1: Procedures on the Peripheral
- [Obstetrical and Female Reproductive Service Line](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-obstetrical-and-female-reproductive-service-line-2/) - This course provides a review of female anatomy and procedures performed on the female reproductive system. Also, included in this course is a review of the structure and format of the Obstetrics section of ICD-10-PCS and detailed instruction on obstetrical procedure coding. This course provides the learner with the tools needed to be able to
- [Medical and Surgical related and Other sections - Part 2 of 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-medical-and-surgical-related-and-other-sections-part-2-of-2-2/) - This course covers the remaining 15 sections of ICD-10-PCS that are used either in conjunction with or in place of codes found within the medical and surgical section. This is Part 2 of 2 parts. This course covers Other Procedures; ancillary sections: imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation oncology; and physical rehabilitation, diagnostic audiology and mental
- [Medical and Surgical related and Other sections - Part 1 of 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-medical-and-surgical-related-and-other-sections-part-1-of-2-2/) - This two-part course covers sections of ICD-10-PCS that are used either in conjunction with or in place of codes found within the medical and surgical section. This course contains three lessons: obstetrics; placement, administration, measurement and monitoring; and extracorporeal assistance, performance and therapies. Objectives: Lesson 1: Obstetrics Define the term, Products of Conception Differentiate between
- [Exploring Vascular Surgery Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/exploring-vascular-surgery-coding/) - Explore Vascular Surgery Coding! Navigate arterial bypass, AV fistulas, and endarterectomies with anatomy insights, CPT guidelines, and operative report coding.
- [Obstetrical and Newborn Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/obstetrical-and-newborn-coding-2/) - Master Obstetrical and Newborn Coding! Explore real hospital cases, address documentation, apply coding guidelines, and tackle OB inpatient coding challenges.
- [Principles of Principal Diagnosis Selection](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/principal-diagnosis-selection/) - This on-demand webinar was refreshed on December 30, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until December 26, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase.
- [Defining Detachment: Amputation Coding for ICD-10-PCS](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/defining-detachment-amputation-coding-for-icd-10-pcs/) - Join us for Amputation Coding for ICD-10-PCS to explore anatomy, updated guidelines, and case studies for accurate code assignment.
- [Assessing Depth: Procedure Coding for Biopsy Procedures](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/coding-for-biopsy-procedures/) - Join Procedure Coding for Biopsy Procedures to master biopsy types, methods, and code selection. Decode procedure notes for accurate coding success!
- [Release of Information Learning Plan](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/release-of-information-learning-plan/) - Our Release of Information learning plan is crafted for HI professionals tasked with protecting patient privacy while ensuring accurate, timely release of information.
- [Clearing the Brain Fog Around Coding Altered Mental Status](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/clearing-the-brain-fog-around-coding-altered-mental-status/) - Master coding altered mental status! Learn to identify encephalopathy types, sequencing challenges, and query strategies for accurate ICD-10-CM coding.
- [PCI Coding in 2026: Heart Work Reimagined](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/pci-coding-in-2026/) - This on-demand webinar was released on December 17, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until December 2, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [2026 Procedure Updates for Profee Coders](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/2026-cpt-updates-a-profee-fest/) - Get ready for the 2026 CPT updates! Learn about new, deleted, and revised codes with expert insights from Carol and Shea. Register now to stay informed!
- [Release of Information: Advanced Scenarios and Hot Topics](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2023/release-of-information-advanced-scenarios-and-hot-topics/) - This webinar will be available for viewing until October 28, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Surgical Modifiers: The Secret Sauce of Coding Precision](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/surgical-modifiers/) - Master Surgical Modifiers with practical guidance on applying 25, 22, staged procedures, and return visits while reviewing documentation best practices.
- [Hospitalist Coding: Tackling Common Conundrums](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/hospitalist-coding/) - Master Hospitalist Coding with practical guidance on 2024 E/M updates, split/shared visits, teaching physician rules, and documentation compliance.
- [Pulmonology Critical Care Coding: A Patient’s Journey](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/pulmonology-critical-care-coding/) - Master Pulmonology Critical Care Coding by following a patient from ED to ICU, applying E/M, split/shared, and teaching physician guidelines accurately.
- [Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Cardiac Electrophysiology Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/cardiac-electrophysiology-coding-2/) - Join our expert webinar for Cardiac Electrophysiology Coding. Walk through four operative reports, dissecting them and assigning the proper codes!
- [Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Interventional Cardiology Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/interventional-cardiology-coding/) - Join our expert webinar on Interventional Cardiology Coding. Walk through four operative reports, dissecting them and assigning the proper codes!
- [Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying: Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/diagnostic-cardiac-cath-coding-2/) - Join our expert webinar for Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Coding. Walk through four operative reports, dissecting them and assigning the proper codes!
- [Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap Plans](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/core-knowledge-medicare/) - Medicare is the largest payer for health care services in the U.S. Understanding and being able to differentiate between Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement or Medigap plans allows you to accurately register Medicare beneficiaries. Accurate registration is the foundation for an accurate claim and timely payment for services provided. Objectives: Lesson 1 Demonstrate
- [Hernia Repair Coding: Clinical Insights and Coding Clarity](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2026/hernia-repair-coding/) - Master Hernia Repair Coding with guidance on ICD-10-CM and CPT® codes, anatomy, surgical techniques, mesh rules, and modifier 59 for accurate billing.
- [Demystifying Chronic Care Management Coding: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/demystifying-chronic-care-management-coding-a-comprehensive-guide-for-healthcare-professionals/) - Join us for chronic care management coding. Topics addressed chronic care management (CCM) and complex chronic care management (CCCM).
- [Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostics Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/non-invasive-cardiac-diagnostics-coding/) - This webinar will focus on the essential CPT coding practices for echocardiograms, stress tests, and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- [ED Essentials: Coding Integumentary Procedures Performed in the Emergency Department](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/ed-essentials-coding-integumentary-procedures-performed-in-the-emergency-department/) - This on-demand webinar was released on October 16, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until October 15, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Procedure Coding for Lower Extremity Amputations: Tips and Techniques](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/procedure-coding-for-lower-extremity-amputations-tips-and-techniques/) - "Master procedure coding for lower extremity amputations! Learn CPT coding, bundled procedures, documentation tips, and strategies to avoid errors.
- [Introduction to Home Health Care Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/home-health-care-coding/) - This on-demand webinar was released on October 23, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until October 23, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [NICU E/M Coding and Beyond](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/nicu-e-m-coding/) - Master CPT coding for cleft lip and palate repairs with our expert-led webinar—covering anatomy, procedures, and how to decode operative reports with ease.
- [Procedure Coding for the Urinary System](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/procedure-coding-for-the-urinary-system/) - This three-part series covers the anatomy and medical terminology related to the male and female urinary systems as well as commonly performed endoscopic, minimally invasive and surgical procedures pertaining to the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. As we navigate the fascinating specialty of urinary system coding, this series will focus on urological procedures involving the kidneys and ureters, bladder and urethra, and urological procedures involving endoscopic procedures on the kidneys ureters, bladder and the male and female urethra. The rationale of assigning each CPT procedural code based on procedural documentation, coding guidelines and other factors is explained. Our goal is that on completion of this course, you will be significantly more confident and competent in your real-world urology surgical coding skills. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the urinary courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Documentation Decoded: E/M Insights from Coders to Clinicians](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/e-m-insights/) - This on-demand webinar was released on July 24, 2025. The webinar recording will be available until July 23, 2026 for Provider and Corporate purchases. Individuals receive 6-months access from the date of purchase. Please see the CE Credits Tab for CEU information.
- [Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today’s ROI Landscape: Part 2 – Minor Records](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/navigating-complex-uses-and-disclosures-in-todays-roi-landscape-part-2-minor-records/) - Learn how to navigate HIPAA and state laws on minor records, consent, and confidentiality with real-world ROI scenarios and compliance strategies.
- [E/M Coding Essentials: Navigating Inpatient and Outpatient Consultations](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/e-m-coding-essentials-navigating-inpatient-and-outpatient-consultations/) - Join us for E/M Coding Essentials: Navigating Inpatient and Outpatient Consultations!
- [Next Level Spine Coding Part 1: Walking Through Case Studies for Coding Posterior Spinal Fusions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/coding-posterior-spinal-fusions/) - Join Haugen Academy for an in-depth webinar on CPT coding for spinal fusions. Part 1 dives into case studies for coding posterior spinal fusions.
- [Next Level Spine Coding Part 2: Walking Through Case Studies for Coding Anterior Spinal Fusions](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/coding-anterior-spinal-fusions/) - Join Haugen Academy for an in-depth webinar on CPT coding for spinal fusions. Part 2 dives into case studies for coding anterior spinal fusions.
- [Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today’s ROI Landscape: Part 1 – Federal Compliance](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/release-of-information-federal-compliance/) - Learn how 2024 updates to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 impact ROI practices. Strengthen PHI disclosure decisions with real-world federal compliance tips.
- [Revenue Cycle: Professional Services](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/revenue-cycle-professional-services/) - Since coding is such an important part of the reimbursement cycle, it makes sense that you know the basics of the revenue cycle as it relates to billing for professional services. This course will explore billing for professional services, different types of payers, RVU concept, importance of medical necessity and an introduction to LCDs and
- [Nuances in Outpatient Neurosurgical Coding](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/webinars/2025/outpatient-neurosurgical-coding/) - Review neurosurgical coding of procedures performed in the outpatient setting: ventriculoperitoneal shunt, spinal aspiration, biopsy, & peripheral nerve repair.
- [Musculoskeletal Procedures on the Head, Neck & Trunk](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-procedure-coding-head-neck-and-trunk/) - This course covers procedure coding for the head, neck, and trunk of the body, including procedures commonly performed by general and plastic surgeons.
- [Coding for Interventional Cardiology Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-interventional-cardiology-series/) - This three-part series covers CPT coding for procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) lab. Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Revenue Cycle: Hospital Outpatient](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/revenue-cycle/revenue-cycle-hospital-outpatient/) - This course introduces the concept of hospital outpatient revenue cycle, including hard and soft coding, outpatient bill presentation, revenue codes, payer mix, and the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS). It includes an overview of the OPPS with a description of APCs, status indicators and packaging. The outpatient code editor and NCCI and MUE edits are
- [Sense Organs Service Line](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-sense-organs-service-line-2/) - This course covers procedures performed in both inpatient and outpatient health care settings. Beginning with a review of anatomical structures of the eyes and ears, this course segues into common procedures, such as cataract extractions, strabismus surgery, and procedures for glaucoma, myringotomy, and insertion of cochlear implants. Objectives: Lesson 1: Anatomy and Function of
- [Oncology Service Line](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-oncology-service-line-2/) - This course covers the root operations: excision, resection, destruction, occlusion, inspection and the treatments: chemo and radiation therapy and immunotherapy and bone marrow transplants. A thorough explanation of the PCS coding guidelines regarding biopsies and inspections is provided. Objectives: Lesson 1: Surgical Treatment of Malignancies Differentiate between the root operations Excision and Resection in
- [Procedure Coding for Integumentary Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-surgery-integumentary-series/) - This four-part series covers the procedures and codes found in the Integumentary subsection of CPT. From excision of lesions to repair of wounds to breast procedures, this series is a comprehensive overview of the codes along with procedure descriptions and just-in-time anatomy tutorials. Whether you are new to CPT coding or an experienced coder, there is something here for you! Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Procedure Coding for Anesthesiology](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-anesthesiology/) - Confused by billing for anesthesia services? Do you struggle figuring out the total anesthesia units? Enroll in this course and uncover the components of payment for general anesthesia services. Discover how to choose the correct anesthesia code and apply units and modifiers as well as what to code separately aside from the anesthesia service. Objectives:
- [Procedure Coding for Spine Surgery](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-surgery-spine-surgery-series/) - Spinal surgeries require reporting of multiple CPT codes in order to accurately reflect the combination of procedures that may be required to complete the overall intervention. Therefore, many codes exist to provide a way to report the various interventions for a specific surgical session and may be reported separately when performed. There are four courses in our CPT Spine Surgery Series that take each of these components and break them down. Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
- [Nervous System and Spinal Anatomy for Pain Management](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/nervous-system-and-spinal-anatomy-for-pain-management/) - This course lays the anatomical groundwork for understanding pain management and spine surgery procedures. Building a strong understanding of the nervous system and spinal column anatomy is integral to understanding these procedures. This course is recommended prior to taking the Pain Management series. Objectives: Lesson 1: Introduction to Pain Management and Fundamentals of Nervous System
- [Cardiovascular Service Line - Part 1 of 2](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/pcs/pcs-cardiovascular-service-line-part-1-of-2-2/) - This two-part course will provide a review of cardiac anatomy and function and explain how to code common procedures involving the circulatory system. This course is comprised of four lessons: anatomy and function of the heart and vascular system; structure of cardiovascular PCS codes; procedures on the heart, and great vessels and coding practice exercises. Objectives: Lesson 1:
- [Release of Information Part 1: Basics](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/health-information/release-of-information-part-1-basics/) - Walk through release of information scenarios, including which types of requests require patient authorization, requests that fall under the TPO umbrella.
- [Coding for Vascular Interventional Radiology Series](https://www.thehaugengroup.com/marketplace/online-course/cpt/cpt-vascular-interventional-radiology-series/) - Haugen Academy is proud to present a seven-part course in CPT Coding for vascular interventional radiology (VIR) procedures. Arguably one of the most difficult areas of coding, this series provides instruction on this tricky topic from diagnostic to therapeutic procedures on all parts of the vascular system. Scroll down for a description of each course. Bundle and save! Purchase 2 or more of the courses for 5% off. Discount automatically applied in the cart.
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