decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 1 (January)
Prepare for 2009: A coder’s resource checklist
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Article Overview
This article is a resource checklist for ophthalmology coding staff preparing for 2009 updates. It highlights where to look for current CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM information, along with Medicare fee schedule materials, relative value data, CCI policy updates, OIG work plans, and AMA code resources. The piece is aimed at practices that want to verify their systems, forms, and reference materials are current.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping coding references, templates, and payer resources current helps an ophthalmology practice reduce avoidable administrative problems and stay aligned with annual code and policy updates. The article points readers to the main organizations and reference documents used to track changes and audit priorities.
What You Will Learn
- Where to look for annual code-set updates and related reference materials
- Which payer and government resources are useful for year-end coding preparation
- How practices can review internal forms, templates, and fee-schedule resources for currency
- Which organizations publish policy, audit, and code-update guidance relevant to ophthalmology coding
Who Should Read This
- Ophthalmology coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
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