This week’s Medicare updates include a new physician specialty code for epileptologists, the final evaluation report for the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization Model, and more!
Spinal surgery for hospital coders can be very challenging if they do not know the rules of engagement for assigning the correct ICD-10-PCS codes. When assigning an ICD-10-PCS code, it's essential to follow the correct steps.
The 2024 ICD-10-CM update added 36 codes to the now nearly 400 codes in category M80.- (osteoporosis with current pathological fracture). The additional codes add further specificity for pelvis fractures due to age-related osteoporosis.
The Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on media access to protected health information that can serve as a resource to providers and patients.
