ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2008 Issue 35
Industry Notes:Don't Forget About Category III Codes
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Article Overview
This article is a short industry news update for medical coders, billing staff, and revenue cycle professionals. It summarizes selected 2009 CPT Category III code additions, reports on AHIMA’s position regarding ICD-10 implementation timing, and notes a CMS payment-levy policy update that may affect Medicare reimbursement processing. The piece is useful for readers tracking coding changes, implementation timelines, and Medicare administrative guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It highlights near-term coding and reimbursement developments that may affect practices, including new temporary CPT code options, ICD-10 planning considerations, and Medicare payment adjustment reporting.
Article Sections
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Category III code updates
Introduces selected new CPT Category III codes scheduled to take effect in 2009 and notes their relevance to reimbursement timing.
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In other news
Covers AHIMA’s comments on ICD-10 implementation timing and a CMS payment levy update involving Medicare reimbursement processing.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about new 2009 CPT Category III code updates
- Why AHIMA is seeking additional time related to ICD-10 implementation
- What CMS guidance says about levy-related Medicare payment adjustments
- Which general policy and coding topics are covered in the industry update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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