Solidify ICD-10-CM coding for bone fractures

December 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

ICD-10-CM codes for traumatic fractures specify the type of bone injury, affected area of the body, and in some cases, the degree of soft tissue damage. Review orthopedic terminology and documentation requirements for traumatic fractures to resolve the coding challenges. 

2022 OPPS final rule: Unpack changes to penalties, inpatient-only procedures, and outpatient clinic payments

December 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, writes about key regulatory updates in the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, including increased price transparency penalties, changes to the inpatient-only list, and payment changes.

2022 CPT update: Navigate new codes for musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and digestive procedures

December 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

The American Medical Association recently updated the CPT code set to include 249 new and 93 revised codes, which go into effect January 1. Review significant updates the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and digestive chapters of CPT.

This month's coding Q&A

December 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about 2022 CPT coding for pulmonary rehabilitation, noncompliant queries, and more.