by Crystal Freeman | Jan 29, 2024 | Newsletter
January 29, 2024 Three quick questions: When did you last look in that little section towards the back of your ICD-10 coding book called the Drug Table? How often have you coded an adverse reaction to a bug bite as W57.XXXA (Bitten or stung by nonvenomous insect and...
by Crystal Freeman | Jan 22, 2024 | Newsletter
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) have become increasingly important in determining the needs of patients and directing them to the help they need. For 2024, we have both a new diagnosis code as well as a new CPT code for SDOH that you’ll need to know and apply....
by Crystal Freeman | Jan 15, 2024 | Newsletter
The long-awaited G2211 code: What you need to know January 15, 2024 There’s an important new code for 2024, and it pays (literally*) for you to know how and when to use it. Up to this point, E/M coding has failed to take into account the resources, time, and cost...
by Melodie Trinidad | Jan 8, 2024 | Newsletter
What’s changed in telehealth services? January 8, 2024 The other day, another coder asked me whether post-operative services could be performed under telehealth. It occurred to me that there are probably more coders with the same questions. So, we’re devoting this...
by Crystal Freeman | Jan 2, 2024 | Newsletter
Don’t Toss Those Old Code Books Just Yet January 2, 2024 Welcome to 2024! After all the preparations, training, and education, are you ready to implement what we learned over the past four months about coding changes? Here are a couple of the most critical secrets to...
by Crystal Freeman | Dec 26, 2023 | Newsletter
Common Coding and Documentation Problems You Can Avoid December 26, 2023 In the spirit of the season, we’re offering you a holiday treat this week. Nearly 100 people signed up for our recent Zoom webinar: “Cracking the Code: Addressing Common Problem Areas in Medical...
