Full 2023 CPT Code Set Released, Updates Aimed at Reducing Administrative Burdens
Published: Thu, 10/20/22
Full 2023 CPT Code Set Released, Updates Aimed at Reducing Administrative Burdens
The AMA released the calendar year 2023 CPT code set, which builds on the AMA’s efforts to reduce administrative tasks in medicine, according to a recent press release.The CPT code update contains 393
changes, including 225 new codes, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions.
New ICD-10-CM Codes a ‘Big Switch-Over’ for Neurocognitive Disorders
Revised ICD-10-CM codes for neurocognitive disorders are now in effect, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has announced. The coding changes for major and mild neurocognitive disorders represent
“the most consequential” coding changes for DSM-5 disorders since...
Hit and Miss: AMA Misses Opportunity to Simplify Hospital E&M Coding
It was a happy day in 2020 the American Medical Association (AMA), the owner of the CPT® code set, announced a modification to the Evaluation and Management E&M coding guidelines for the office or
outpatient visit code set (99201 – 99215) that became effective Jan. 1, 2021. Not only...
Tips for Preparing for New Coding Changes for 2023
With the start of fiscal year (FY) 2023 right around the corner, this is a good time for clinical documentation integrity (CDI) professionals update their practices to reflect FY 2023 changes. I’m sure
most of you have already downloaded FY 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS and the Official Coding...
CMS decreases Medicare Part B monthly premium and deductible
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for fee-for-service Medicare Part A and Part B, and the 2023 Medicare Part D
income-related monthly adjustment amounts.
AHA Responds to Medicare Outpatient Payment Updates for CY 2023
When commenting on the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2023, the American Hospital
Association (AHA) supported the decision to end...