decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2002 Issue 11 (November)
CPC briefs
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Article Overview
This brief article is aimed at cardiology coding and billing professionals who need awareness of Medicare guidance, upcoming diagnosis-code changes, and related reimbursement education. It summarizes a CMS instruction on a temporary claim-processing grace period, previews a cardiology-focused audio conference, and notes the kinds of coding and payment topics that will be discussed for 2003.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track timely Medicare and cardiology coding developments that may affect claims processing, practice operations, and preparation for upcoming coding changes.
Article Sections
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Medicare grace period for ICD-9 code transition
A short update on CMS instructions to Medicare carriers regarding a temporary period for using old and new diagnosis codes on certain claims. It also references a CMS program memo and a count of newly added diagnosis codes.
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Preview of 2003 cardiology coding and reimbursement audio conference
An announcement for an educational session focused on upcoming cardiology coding and payment topics for 2003. It identifies the speakers and broadly outlines the procedure and diagnosis subjects to be covered.
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Email subscription notice for Cardiology Practice Coder
Instructions for receiving the publication by email and related contact details. This section is administrative and subscription-related rather than coding guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames CMS guidance affecting claims during a diagnosis-code transition period.
- What kinds of cardiology coding and reimbursement topics were planned for an upcoming educational conference.
- How the publication directs readers to subscribe for email updates.
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Who Should Read This
- Cardiology coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Physician office staff
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