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My Advice To Coders
I heard myself say this while reviewing the introductory video to the ICD-10-CM Classification of Disease course.
Time for CPT® Updates Again!
For anyone working as an outpatient coder, you’re very aware that January 1 was the date to break in a new CPT® book! For 2023, there are 393 total changes:
E/M Coders, Here We Go Again! (part 2)
If you’re a coder who routinely performs Evaluation and Management coding and have been working in the field for a while, you probably remember when the Office Visits codes were
Investing In Yourself – Growing Your Skillset
Warren Buffett said: “Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. If you have talents, no one can take them from you.”
Coding Intraoperative Serosal Tears
For coders, intraoperative serosal tears have become a topic of considerable angst. Are they reportable or not?
7th Character Assignment for Injuries
Is your facility or client missing out on correct payment due to inaccurate 7th Character Assignment for Injuries? The difference between “Sequela” and “Initial” encounter can result in underpayment to