Tag: SDOH codes

ICD-10 Z Code

Do ICD-10 Z Codes Affect Reimbursement? What Billing Teams Must Know

In the evolving landscape of healthcare billing and coding, the shift towards value-based care has placed a new emphasis on the broader factors influencing patient health. One of the most significant developments is the growing recognition of ICD-10 Z Codes—diagnostic codes that capture social determinants of health (SDOH). While these codes have historically been overlooked in […]
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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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