decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 1 (January)
Get ready for 2008 with this 10-point checklist
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Article Overview
This article provides a practical planning checklist for anesthesia billing and coding teams getting ready for the 2008 calendar year. It reviews the main categories of annual updates and resources to watch, including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9, Medicare fee schedule materials, Correct Coding Initiative policy, OIG work plan and exclusion resources, and education planning for staff. The piece is aimed at coders, billers, and practice managers who need to stay current with annual coding and compliance changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual updates can affect claims processing, compliance review, and staff preparation across anesthesia practices. This checklist helps readers identify the major government and coding resources to review before the new year.
What You Will Learn
- Which annual coding and compliance resources anesthesia practices should review before the new year
- How the article organizes the main categories of year-end billing and coding preparation
- What kinds of government and specialty-specific updates are highlighted for 2008 planning
- Why staff education and current reference tools are part of year-end readiness
Who Should Read This
- Anesthesia coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle teams
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