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...
by Crystal Freeman | Dec 18, 2023 | Newsletter
Home for the Holidays Means More In-Home Injuries. Are You Code-Ready? December 18, 2023 According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, during the 2022 holiday season, nearly 15,000 Americans received medical treatment for decorating-related injuries—about 160...
by Crystal Freeman | Dec 11, 2023 | Newsletter
More HCPCS coding changes you need to know now December 11, 2023 In last week’s Coffee & Coding, we addressed some of the roughly 350 additions to HCPCS codes that go into effect on January 1. This week, we’ll highlight the rest of the changes you’ll need to...
by Crystal Freeman | Dec 4, 2023 | Newsletter
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, it’s time to highlight one more category of changes that...
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...
