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...
by Crystal Freeman | Sep 18, 2023 | Newsletter
Coming October 1: 2024 ICD-10 Diagnosis Changes September 18, 2023 This time of year can be stressful for providers and coders. It is a time when we’re on the lookout for notifications about ICD-10 code updates. Each year, the volume of these changes appears to...
by Brandi Meeks | Sep 11, 2023 | Newsletter
How Better Communication Makes for Better Documentation September 11, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is only as good as the documentation it reads. But what does that mean? In the realm of doctor pro-fee office billing, if the documentation is unclear, AI cannot...
by Brandi Meeks | Sep 5, 2023 | Newsletter
In last week’s edition of Coffee & Coding, we began a dive into Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—why they’re increasingly important and how they impact our work. Now let’s turn to the new rules for recording SDOH in patient encounters so you can accurately...
by Brandi Meeks | Aug 28, 2023 | Newsletter
Coding for Social Determinants of Health August 28, 2023 Here’s a sobering thought for healthcare professionals: According to the National Academy of Medicine, medical care accounts for only 10% to 20% of all health outcomes. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)...
by Melodie Trinidad | Aug 21, 2023 | Newsletter
Billing for E/M Services During the Global Period August 21, 2023 We frequently receive questions about “Global Periods” for surgical procedures. People often ask, “What are the time limits for these periods?” and “To which types of...
