Tag: Medical Coding Updates

Retina Injection coding

Master Retina Injection Coding for Smooth Billing & Reimbursement

Accurate coding is essential for retina practices performing intravitreal injections, especially when handling retina injection coding. While medication and modifier updates occur frequently, understanding these basics ensures proper reimbursement: CPT® Code Consistency: CPT® code 67028 remains constant for administering the medication. HCPCS Level II Code Tracking: Codes for injected drugs (HCPCS Level II) vary and […]
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Tips for medical coders

Reduce Errors and Increase Productivity: Tips for Medical Coders

In the fast-paced world of medical coding, efficiency is key. With ever-changing regulations, increasing workloads, and tight deadlines, maximizing your coding speed and accuracy becomes crucial. This newsletter explores a range of practical Medical Coders tips and strategies to help you conquer your coding tasks and free up valuable time. Master the Art of Organization: […]
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CPT® 2024 Update: New Codes and Guidelines

Table of Contents Evaluation and Management Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Surgery: Respiratory System Surgery: Cardiovascular System Surgery: Urinary System Surgery: Female Genital System Surgery: Nervous System Radiology Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Category III Codes 2024 CPT Coding updates:  Take a look at the updates in CPT coding and guidelines for professional services. Every year, on January […]
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chronic migraine with aura

2024 ICD-10-CM Update Enhances Chronic Migraine

The good news for coders is that the 2024 ICD-10-CM update allows for more specific coding of chronic migraine with aura, improving accuracy and potentially helping patients access treatment. Diagnosing Migraine: A Complex Puzzle While the International Headache Society defines chronic migraine, pinpointing the exact type can be challenging. Migraines come in various forms, and […]
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ICD-10-CM-for-Mental-Health

2024 ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for Mental Health

The ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, and Clinical Modification) is a vital tool for accurately documenting and coding diagnoses in healthcare settings. As the field of mental health coding continues to evolve, it’s essential for clinicians and coders alike to stay updated on the latest guidelines and revisions. The 2024 update to the […]
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April 2024 HCPCS Level II Code

HCPCS Level II Code Updates for April 2024

The official April 2024 update to the HCPCS Level II code set is now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website.  April update includes: 62 new codes 2 changes to scope and long description 21 obsolete codes 11 changes to long description 1 change to changes miscellaneous changes Below are some  code […]
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ICD-10-2024-Most-Significant-Changes

ICD-10 2024: A Deep Dive into the Most Significant Changes

Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of our healthcare coding newsletter! In order for us to remain abreast of the ever-evolving landscape of medical documentation, we must stay up-to-date with updates to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) from time to time. In this article, we will take a closer look at […]
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