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New Codes for Low BMI, Plantar Fasciitis, Sinusitis, and More Debut Oct. 1

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By Torrey Kim
| MedCentral
Even though the ICD-10-CM code set is quite substantial, many clinicians may come up short when seeking very specific diagnosis codes. That may change later this year, when 190 new codes will join the code set, representing such conditions as low body mass index (BMI), plantar fasciitis, cardiomyopathy, sinusitis, and many more. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared the 2027 ICD-10-CM coding updates earlier this month.
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Major Shift in Maternity Coding Ahead: Key Changes Physicians Should Prep for Now

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By Torrey Kim
| MedCentral
When handling maternity care, you’ve likely gotten accustomed to reporting your services using a single global code that covers all care the patient receives before, during, and after delivery. However, after more than 30 years of this coding process, the American Medical Association (AMA) has decided to change this approach, effective January 1, 2027. Below are the essential details you’ll need to start reporting maternity care under the new system as soon as the calendar turns to the new year.
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$28 Billion in Improperly Paid Claims: CMS Reports Biggest Coding Errors

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By Torrey Kim
| Oncology News Central Verified
Every time you report Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 99233 to Medicare for your high-level hospital visits, you collect about $107. But your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) may be asking for that money back on occasion, considering that the US government says more than 22% of claims for 99233 were upcoded in 2024, causing almost half a billion dollars in overpayments. That’s according to the latest update from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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