Patricia Maccariella-Hafey

CMS released seven new procedure codes related to the introduction or infusion of therapeutics, including vaccines for COVID-19 treatments.

There are a total of 249 new, 63 deleted and 93 revised CPT codes for 2022. That brings the total number of CPT codes to 10,819 per the AMA.

Clinical trials are research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. They are the primary way that researchers find out if a new treatment, like a new drug or diet or medical device (for example, a pacemaker) is safe and effective in people.

Did you get a chance to read the FY2022 IPPS Final Rule? There is an interesting topic that was discussed regarding unspecified ICD-10-CM laterality diagnosis codes, to be exact. In this coding tip we discuss that subject and possible ramifications of it in the coding world.

In Part 4 of the series, we will review the NTAP procedure codes and reimbursement add-on payments. Prepare yourself as this is rather lengthy due to continuation of NTAP that would normally expire.

This is Part 2 of a 4 part series on the FY2022 ICD-10 Code and IPPS changes. In this part, the ICD-10-PCS procedure codes are presented.

This is Part 2 of a 4 part series on the FY2022 ICD-10 Code and IPPS changes. In this part, the ICD-10-PCS procedure codes are presented.

This is Part 1 of a 4 part series on the FY2022 changes to ICD-10 and the IPPS. In this part, we discuss some of  the new ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and changes.