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CMS has added a big list of New HCPCS codes which will be effective from 1st of July 2020 on May 13. These new HCPCS codes released on May 13 the July 2020 quarterly update to the HCPCS Level II file. Their are around 61 added new codes to describe healthcare equipment and supplies not … Read more
Getting FREE CEUs has become more easier now. Yes, now we can get CEUs by attending Webinars as well. In AAPC, they have introduced a new section, were you can get CEUs for free by attending Webinars. If you are a Certified coder from AAPC, this is best option to gain CEUs and retain you medical … Read more
In 2018, modifer 96 & 97 was introduced to medical coders. Coders use Modifier 96 and 97 as for Habilitative and Rehabilitative services. Below is the full description for these new modifiers. Also, CPT code 97129 (base code) and 97130 (add-on code) are time-based codes which have replaced CPT code 97127 and HCPCS G-code G0515. 97129 … Read more
Basics about Pressure and Non-Pressure Ulcers ICD 10 codes A Pressure ulcer is also known as a decubitis ulcer, pressure sore, or bedsore. It’s an open wound on your skin. Decubitis ulcers often occur on the skin covering bony areas. The most common places for a decubitis ulcer are your elbow, heels, hips, ankles, shoulders, … Read more
Basic of ZPIC Audit Process ZPIC stands for Zone Program Integrity Contractor audit. The ZPIC audit helps in looking for frauds which can be referred to the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) for consideration of civil or criminal prosecution. ZPICs can go after everything for audit from single-doc … Read more
As per new update in medical coding, their will again some new ICD 10 codes in FY 2020. Also, their will some deletion and revision of ICD 10 codes. Their are around 273 new codes, 21 deleted codes, and 30 code title revisions for Year 2020. The new changes are as per the Proposed Inpatient … Read more
Yes, we will be having many CPT codes changes for 2020 year. Their has been already a big change in E/M coding going to happen in 2021, but before that we will need to know about the new changes in CPT codes section for 2020. Their are around 244 new, 72 revised and 68 deleted … Read more
Medical coding is a very interesting field. The newly graduated professionals will only know about coding in information technology field, but they will not be aware of the coding in medical domain. Yes, Medical coding does not need any introduction now, because it has really come out as a very useful and stable career for … Read more
Again in the coming year 2020, we will be seeing lot of new addition, deletion and revision of CPT codes. There are 394 code changes in the 2020 CPT code set, including 248 new codes, 71 deletions, and 75 revisions. New CPT category I codes will be effective from January 1st, 2020. I have already … Read more
There are lot of changes going to happen with Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes in future. CMS has released some of the important changes going to happen with E/M codes from 1st January 2021. Some of important changes of E/M in 2021 CPT 99201 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of … Read more