by Crystal Freeman | Dec 4, 2023 | Newsletter
More coding changes are just one month away. Are you ready? December 4, 2023 In previous installments of Coffee & Coding, we’ve reviewed updates to ICD-10 and CPT codes for 2024, some of which have already gone into effect. Now, as we approach the end of the year,...
by Crystal Freeman | Nov 27, 2023 | Newsletter
Are you coding for the whole picture? November 27, 2023 We’ve had our first taste of winter in many parts of the country. And with winter come accidents caused by snow, icy surfaces, and outdoor activities—and injured patients whose encounters you’ll need to code...
by Crystal Freeman | Nov 20, 2023 | Newsletter
Giving Thanks—and Not Burning Out November 20, 2023 As you look forward to a long, relaxing weekend of family, food, and fun (and maybe some football, too), we’ll address an issue that increasingly affects both providers and coders—and serve up for Thanksgiving some...
by Crystal Freeman | Nov 13, 2023 | Newsletter
Answers to Your Coding Questions November 13, 2023 Every week, we invite you to submit questions about what you read in Coffee & Coding or any coding-related issues you may encounter. This week, we’ll answer a few questions we’ve received. We’ll also pose a couple...
by Crystal Freeman | Oct 30, 2023 | Newsletter
Halloween Edition: Why Coders and Physicians Shouldn’t Be Scared of AI October 30, 2023 Halloween week is here, so as you settle in with a cup of coffee, we thought you might enjoy a quick review of several codes that might appear to have been created for Fright...
by Crystal Freeman | Oct 16, 2023 | Newsletter
CPT Changes for 2024: A Sneak Peek October 16, 2023 As of October 1, the ICD-10 changes for 2024 became active. But we are still being teased with bits and pieces of the new CPT changes, which will go into effect on January 1. What we know is that the annual update to...
by Crystal Freeman | Oct 9, 2023 | Newsletter
Open Doors to Better Coding (and Revenue Cycle Performance) October 9, 2023 We’ve just reviewed the approximately 350 ICD-10 coding additions for 2024. Next week, we’ll dive into the new list of CPT code changes. This is the time of year, dreaded by physicians and...
by Crystal Freeman | Oct 2, 2023 | Newsletter
2024 ICD-10 Diagnosis Changes, Part III October 2, 2023 Nothing will make you appreciate the sheer number of coding changes and updates for the coming year than seeing them all listed individually. In the past two editions of Coffee & Coding, we’ve covered nearly...
by Crystal Freeman | Sep 25, 2023 | Press Releases
Medical coding and compliance veteran to oversee company’s new ChartPal service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, Tenn. — Calm Waters AI, an autonomous Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding solution for providers, announced that Angela Jordan has joined the company...
by Crystal Freeman | Sep 25, 2023 | Newsletter
2024 ICD-10 Diagnosis Changes, Part II September 25, 2023 In last week’s Coffee & Coding, we highlighted two sections of the new ICD-10 codes coming on October 1, which provided an indication of just how extensive the additions are. There were 24 changes to codes...
