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AMA 2024 CPT Code Set_ Addressing Language Barriers and Immunization Codes

AMA 2024 CPT Code Set: Addressing Language Barriers and Immunization Codes

The American Medical Association (AMA) has made significant updates to the 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. These changes aim to address language barriers and streamline coding for COVID-19 immunizations. One notable update is the addition of Spanish descriptors to the CPT code set, allowing for better communication and understanding of medical services. This […]
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2024 ICD-10 Changes: How They Will Impact Your Practice

2024 ICD-10 Changes: How They Will Impact Your Practice

For the FY 2024 ICD-10-CM code set, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have introduced 395 new diagnosis codes, deleted 25 codes, and revised 13 codes. Additionally, the 2024 Addendum has been updated with revisions to dozens of codes related to conditions such as osteoporosis with fractures, retinopathy, muscle entrapment in the eye, […]
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AMA Unveils 2024 CPT Codes

AMA Unveils 2024 CPT Codes

The revised code set now features descriptions of procedures and services in Spanish for the first time. The American Medical Association’s 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, revealed today, encompasses various noteworthy features. These include consolidated codes for reporting ongoing COVID-19 immunizations, provisional codes for upcoming monovalent vaccines, and codes for Respiratory Syncytial Virus […]
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How Revenue Cycle Management Improves Healthcare in 2023

How Revenue Cycle Management Improves Healthcare in 2023

Discover how healthcare providers can accelerate cash flow, minimize denials, reduce operational costs, and enhance patient satisfaction through streamlined Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). RCM is a strategic approach to overseeing all financial aspects of a patient’s journey, from initial appointment scheduling to final bill payment. This article highlights the critical role RCM plays in maximizing […]
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Strategies to Avoid the Common Chiropractic Documentation Errors

Strategies to Avoid the Common Chiropractic Documentation Errors

You are accountable for ensuring accurate health record documentation. No chiropractor has ever exclaimed, ‘More documentation, yes!’ The task of health record documentation stands out as the most challenging (and often unrewarding) aspect of being an effective doctor. The primary advantage of thorough documentation in healthcare is its potential to enhance the quality of patient […]
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Facts to Avoid Confusion During Debridement Billing

Facts to Avoid Confusion During Debridement Billing

Debridement is a process that involves the removal of foreign material, as well as tissue that is either devitalized or contaminated, until healthy tissue is revealed. Its primary purpose is to clean the affected area and is often performed concurrently with other orthopedic surgical interventions. In my role as an auditor specializing in orthopedics, I […]
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IPPS /LTCH Final Rule – Increasing Operating Payment Rates by 3.1%

IPPS /LTCH Final Rule – Increasing Operating Payment Rates by 3.1%

Hospitals contend that the 3.1 percent increase in payments linked to quality reporting is insufficient to address the rising inflationary pressures. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially published the final rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) in the Federal […]
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