CMS finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2023 inpatient procedure code set along with accompanying guidelines. The FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS procedure code set and the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and ...

Accurate ICD-10 coding is the backbone of compliant, efficient medical billing. It ensures proper reimbursement, reduces denials, and improves patient care outcomes. By mastering coding guidelines and ...

Medical coding professionals are entering a pivotal moment in 2026 as the industry grapples with the April 1 ICD-10-CM guideline updates and the most extensive CPT changes in recent memory, featuring ...

Here are best practices and guidelines for the correct coding and billing of five common gynecology procedures performed in ASCs. Here are the guidelines for locating the correct/most precise ...

The reporting of orthopedic, spinal and pain management procedures continue to provide challenges for many ASCs regardless of whether the coder is a novice or a seasoned veteran. Below are five best ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . This article is the second in a series to focus on common coding conundrums encountered by spine surgeons.

Congress should enact legislation to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to evaluate transitioning to a single modern procedure coding system to eliminate excess costs and lower ...

You can describe a medical procedure or diagnosis, and ChatGPT can offer suggestions for potential corresponding codes. Clarifying Coding Guidelines: ChatGPT can provide general information and ...

Clinical coding is a process by which descriptions of diseases, injuries or procedures are assigned a numeric or alphanumeric designation. Coding provides a mechanism for standardizing the recording ...