The FY 2027 ICD-10-CM code set is out, and the clock is running: the new codes take effect October 1, 2026, for encounters and discharges through September 30, 2027. This…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to the painful condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway…
Why is ICD-10 a hot topic again? ICD-10 coding should be high-priority on everyone’s list this year as we await the rollout of the Patient-Driven Payment Model. I do not…
In just a few short weeks, the landmark ICD-10 transition that has been anticipated and delayed countless times will arrive on Oct. 1, 2015. With it comes the pressure to…
Four state Medicaid programs have been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to delay transitioning to ICD-10 codes by the Oct. 1 deadline. California, Louisiana, Maryland and…
Healthcare providers will need a denials manager who can track denials and communicate with healthcare payers.
While Tuesday's election was important for many reasons, none of them have a direct impact on the ICD-10 debate.