Following substantial changes to the current procedural terminology (CPT) psychiatry codes, the American Psychiatric Association updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) about coding and reimbursement for psychiatrists. The update occurred in March. If your organization performs mental health billing and coding, these FAQs may be a valuable resource to review. The following are the questions […]
Certified Medical Coder Salaries Now Average More Than $50,000
Salaries for certified medical coding professionals increased an average of 8.4% in 2014 to $50,775 annually, according to the results of the 2014 annual coder salary survey conducted by AAPC. More than 14,000 medical coders responded to the survey. Other highlights include the following: Coders with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $54,522 in […]
ICD-10: Are You Preparing for the Switch?
The deadline for the transition to ICD-10 is October 1, 2014. While that may seem far away, CMS notes that providers should expect ICD-10 testing to take up to 19 months. Therefore, it’s imperative for practices to be proactive and begin to implement a transition plan (if they haven’t started one already). For practices that […]