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Federal actions highlight importance of following ethical coding standards
Compliance is more than just abiding by coding guidelines and payer policy. Coding professionals must become familiar with ethical standards and federal regulations to avoid facing denials or federal penalties.

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Master the 2018 OB/GYN ICD-10-CM updates
The 2018 update to the ICD-10-CM code set introduced a number of new gynecological codes, and Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, writes about the significance and distinguishing details of the new codes. 
Best practices for edit management
The best time to determine code edits is when the account is coded, meaning coding professionals play a key role in establishing overarching principles and best practices for edit management. 
Healthcare News: October quarterly OPPS update introduces new laboratory testing codes, biological product modifier
The October 2017 OPPS quarterly update introduced 12 new proprietary laboratory analysis CPT codes as well as a new modifier for a biosimilar biological product. 
Q&A: Reimbursement for peripheral artery disease rehabilitation
Q: Our vascular physician prescribes exercise to some of his patients who have peripheral artery disease and wants to provide the exercise program in the office because he wants to have these patients monitored closely for their response. Is there a way to get reimbursed for this? 
 

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