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...
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...
