decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Prepare for 2009: A coder’s resource checklist
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Article Overview
This article is a practical resource checklist for coding staff in ObGyn practices who need to prepare for the upcoming year’s code and policy updates. It highlights the main categories of reference materials to review, including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM, Medicare fee schedules, relative value data, bundling guidance, audit-related publications, and AMA code update resources. The piece is useful for coders and practice managers who want a single place to verify which official sources and update types to monitor before and during the year.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual coding updates can affect charge capture, claim processing, documentation support, and compliance planning. This checklist helps practices identify the major government and professional sources that should be reviewed so their internal systems and reference tools stay current.
What You Will Learn
- Which major coding and policy resources are commonly reviewed when preparing for a new year of updates
- What types of official sources may affect office systems, forms, fee schedules, and compliance review
- How ObGyn practices can organize monitoring of federal, payer, and professional association coding updates
- Which broad categories of guidance are covered in year-end coding preparation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- ObGyn practice managers
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Physician office administrators
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