News & Analysis

January 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Lawrence A. Allen, MBA, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, makes the case for reevaluating coding performance.

January 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, breaks down CPT coding for hearing assessments and for auditory osseointegrated implants used to treat certain types of hearing loss.

January 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

The 2022 CPT code set includes 249 new codes that went into effect January 1. Review new CPT codes for spinal decompressions, cataract removals, auditory implantations, and more.

December 21, 2021
HIM Briefings

Query forms need to be vetted and approved and must follow appropriate guidelines to be compliant. Brush up on current query guidance to ensure you and your organization are following best practice.

December 15, 2021
HIM Briefings

Changes to coding conventions and official guidelines for myocardial infarctions, and advice about interpreting them, are constantly evolving. Review the latest changes and consider how recent code updates fit into the bigger picture.

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.

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