decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
Prepare for 2009: A coder’s resource checklist
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Article Overview
This article outlines a preparatory checklist for orthopedic practices facing the 2009 coding year. It highlights the kinds of resources coders should review, including procedure and diagnosis code updates, payer fee schedules, Medicare coding references, audit-related materials, and AMA code-set changes. The piece is aimed at coding staff and practice managers who need a broad view of where to verify current guidance and system updates.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coding teams understand which official resources and administrative updates should be checked before and during the transition into a new coding year. That can support more accurate system maintenance, better form and superbill updates, and awareness of Medicare and AMA reference materials relevant to practice operations.
What You Will Learn
- Which major code-set and payer resources are commonly reviewed for a new coding year
- How practices organize updates to templates, superbills, and fee schedules
- Where to find Medicare coding and billing reference materials
- What kinds of government audit and compliance resources are mentioned as useful to review
- Which AMA resources are noted for annual code-set monitoring
Who Should Read This
- Orthopedic coders
- Medical coding specialists
- Practice managers
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
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