Accurate provider documentation is the foundation of compliant coding, appropriate reimbursement, and defensible claims. Yet, in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, even highly skilled clinicians can find it difficult to stay current.
With the start of a new year, take a moment to refresh yourself on the ins and outs of the primary code sets an outpatient coder needs to understand and use in their role. This article provides a brief overview of three code sets that will serve as a review for veteran coders or a solid base of information for new coders.
