AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 2; In This Issue
Preoperative Testing and COVID-19 Screening
Once the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expires, what code should be assigned for COVID-19 screening that is performed during preoperative testing? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding guidance article explains how to report preoperative COVID-19 screening after the end of the federal Public Health Emergency and notes a later effective-date update. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and compliance teams working with encounter diagnosis reporting and changing federal guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Preoperative screening policies changed across specific federal dates, so organizations need to understand which diagnosis reporting guidance applies to encounters during each period.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames COVID-19 screening performed during preoperative testing
- What time periods are addressed in the guidance
- That the article notes an effective-date update tied to later coding guidance
- How the topic relates to encounter diagnosis reporting during preoperative testing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance professionals
- Billing staff
Codes Discussed
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