Five articles about medical coding, published by Becker's Hospital Review in June and July.
1. 40 of the 2020 additions to ICD-10-CM codes
CMS has provided ICD-10-CM coding updates for fiscal year 2020 that include 273 additions.
2. ICD-10-CM changes: The 21 codes deleted for FY 2020
CMS has provided ICD-10-CM coding updates for fiscal year 2020 that include 21 deletions.
3. 5 things to know about billing for end-of-life care
CMS has accepted two Current Procedural Terminology reimbursement codes for conversations about end-of-life care.
4. Average hospital readmission costs for 18 diagnoses
A Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Statistical Brief, released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, found hospital readmission costs exceeded initial admission costs for about two-thirds of common diagnoses listed in ICD-10's diagnosis coding system in 2016.
5. CMS seeks ideas to reduce administrative burden on physicians
CMS is asking patients, families, providers and other healthcare stakeholders on prior authorization, reporting, documentation and coding, along with policies and requirements for rural residents and people dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.
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