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How to get Paid for COVID-19 Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies
CMS has released a set of toolkits for providers, states and insurers to help the health care system prepare and assist in swiftly administering
Getting Paid for 7 New CPT Codes for COVID-19 vaccine Administration
Three COVID-19 vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen Biotech (Johnson & Johnson), have received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug
CDC Announces New ICD-10 Codes For Covid-19 Effective January 1, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced six new ICD codes to better capture the disease process of COVID-19. The codes will
2021 New ICD-10 Codes Changes : What You Need to Know to Get Paid
CMS just released their updates to the ICD-10, which will apply to all services performed between October 1st, 2020, and September 30th, 2021.
Medicare Monoclonal Antibody COVID-19 Infusion Coding and Payment : How To Report and Get Paid
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy.
AMA Announces New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
(AMA published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set that includes two code additions for reporting medical services sparked by the
ICD-10 Codes for Obesity
Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart
ICD-10 Codes for Gout
Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis. Gout symptoms may come and go, but there are ways to manage symptoms & prevent
ICD-10 Codes for Fevers
Fevers generally go away within a few days. A number of over-the-counter medications lower a fever, but sometimes it’s better left untreated. Commonly used
Latest Medical News
REVCON Wrap-up: Mastering the Revenue Cycle
Healthcare business professionals from around the world came together at REVCON, a virtual conference by AAPC, Feb. 7-8, to learn how to optimize their healthcare revenue cycle from experts in
OIG Audit Prompts ASPR to Improve Its Oversight of HPP
Audit reveals crisis standards of care fell short during pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide shutdown that started in March 2020 placed a spotlight on crisis preparedness within the U.S.
Check Out All the New Codes for Reporting Services and Supplies to Medicare
Don’t assume the codes you’ve been using to report drugs and biologicals still apply. The January 2023 update to the HCPCS Level II code file from the Centers for Medicare
COVID-19 PHE to End May 11
After 12 PHE declaration renewals, the feds’ wind-down will drop a significant workload on providers. The Biden administration has been signaling the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE)
New Category III Codes Provide a Window Into the Future of Medicine
Wondering what the future holds for healthcare? Just scan through the CPT® Category III codes. The CPT® Editorial Panel recently released 20 new Category III codes for emerging technologies, procedures,
Feds Propose to Expand Birth Control Coverage
New rules would amend an Affordable Care Act provision to allow more women to obtain contraceptive services at no cost. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the
Member of the Month: Jessica Halliday
Meet a member who’s come full circle. Each month, AAPC selects a member who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities. This month, we’ve chosen Jessica Halliday, CPC, for her love of learning
Advice From a CCC®
AAPC member Crystal DeMario, CPC, CIRCC, CASCC, CCC, is the senior coding manager for a vascular care and cardiovascular care company. She’s been with the organization for over 16 years,
Coding Inpatient and Observation Services in 2023
AAPC leadership answers your questions about reporting and auditing hospital inpatient and observation services in 2023. Attendees at AAPC’s AUDITCON, Nov. 3-4, 2022, came loaded with questions about the coding