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HCPCS Level II Code Update for January 2024

HCPCS Level II Code Update for January 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented its proposal to introduce codes for the collection of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The latest update for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II, applicable from January 2024, is now accessible on the CMS website. This update comprises significant alterations, including the […]
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New Changes in ICD 10 Codes

New Changes in ICD 10 Codes in 2020

As per new update in medical coding, their will again some new ICD 10 codes in FY 2020. Also, their will some deletion and revision of ICD 10 codes. Their are around 273 new codes, 21 deleted codes, and 30 code title revisions for Year 2020. The new changes are as per the Proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) […]
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Temporary CPT Codes

Hospitals Call on CMS to End Temporary CPT Codes for Non-Physician Services

The healthcare industry is abuzz as hospitals and health systems intensify their calls for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to eliminate the use of “temporary CPT codes” for non-physician services. Providers argue that these codes create unnecessary administrative burdens and payment delays, complicating billing processes at a time when operational efficiency is […]
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