Coding Tip: New COVID Vaccine Codes
CMS released seven additional new procedure codes related to the introduction or infusion of therapeutics, including vaccines for COVID-19...
COVID-19 Coding
Coding Tip: AHA COVID FAQs for ICD-10-PCS & New Technology
Coders are instructed, at this time, to follow the AHA Frequently Asked Questions Regarding ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding for COVID-19. Lately, we...
2020: Year in Review
It’s been a crazy year (to say the least!) – and we’ve rounded up the most prominent changes in our industry for the year 2020 below.
January...
Coding Tip: New COVID-19 Codes Effective January 1, 2021
We have seen many updates and changes to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) since the pandemic started. On January 1, 2021 we will see even more changes...
Coding Tip: Update - Coding COVID-19 When the Test is Negative
UPDATED 1/19/21
As you may know, assigning the appropriate Z code for patients who present for COVID-19 testing where the test result is...
New ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes for COVID-19 | Coronavirus ICD-10-PCS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new procedure codes for treatments of COVID-19 – effective August 1, 2020.
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New Rule Helps Medicare ACOs During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released an interim final rule to remove spending associated with COVID-19 patients from...
Coding Tip: Z Code Reporting for COVID-19
Updated 1/19/21
Updated 7/27/20 Please see updated notes in red font.
Just a few reminders on coding for COVID-19 when the test results...
Coding Tip: Covid-19 Diagnosis Coding Common Scenarios
Updated 1/19/21.
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With the proliferation of COVID-19 cases, we thought we would put together a quick reference...
Reporting Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Emergency
On March 6, CMS lifted some restrictions on the reporting of telehealth visit codes during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Effective March 1,...