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Part 1: Prepare for CPT® 2020 for E/M and Surgery Codes
The 2020 CPT® code set includes 394 code changes, with 248 new codes, 71 deletions, and 75 revisions, according to the AMA. Let’s start learning those changes by going over what’s new in Category I for E/M and Surgery section codes. Expect Remote and Online to Dominate E/M Changes You probably know there will be […]
Continue reading...Dive Deeper Into CPT® 2019 Updates With a Focus on Revised Descriptors
Friday, September 21, 2018
You learned about CPT® 2019 additions in our overview series with Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. But what about revisions? We covered some of those in relation to additions, but here are some more updates that may affect you when the changes are effective Jan. 1, 2019. (These are highlights, not a complete […]
Continue reading...Even More Tips to Get ICD-10-CM 2019 Update Prep Rolling (Part 2)
Friday, June 15, 2018
Our coverage of ICD-10-CM 2019 updates continues here! In Part 1, you read about diagnosis coding for everything from eyelid disorders to urethral strictures. But there’s more to learn, so let’s keep going! Keep in mind: Below are just some of the highlights from the new code set, not a complete listing. Plus, the codes […]
Continue reading...Breaking News: Get an ICD-10-CM 2019 Overview (Part 1)
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
The preliminary ICD-10-CM 2019 code list shows roughly 280 new reportable codes and about 170 revisions. As you check into the 2019 diagnosis code changes, here are some trends and highlights to be alert for. (Watch for more coverage of the 2019 ICD-10-CM updates in the next post.) Remember: This is a preliminary list. The […]
Continue reading...ICD-10-CM 2018 Posted! Let the Update Games Begin
Friday, June 16, 2017
ICD-10-CM 2018 files are up on the CMS site! Here’s a quick overview of what’s coming when the new version goes into effect Oct. 1, 2017. (Looking for PCS? Click here.) Check Changes by the Numbers Based on the files posted, it looks like we’ll be dealing with more than 700 updates: 360 additions 142 […]
Continue reading...Start the Countdown to 2017’s New Cardiology CPT® Codes
Friday, December 23, 2016
As Cardiology Coding Alert editor, I’m craving one last post about cardiology CPT® 2017 changes before we get to the implementation date of Jan. 1, 2017. The Big 2: Moderate Sedation and Angioplasty We’ve already talked about two of the biggest changes in other SuperCoder blog posts: The requirement to report moderate sedation separately affects […]
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Monday, September 9, 2019
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