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Vitalware's experts and industry thought-leadership are often referenced in articles about the business of U.S. healthcare. Here is an informative selection of those industry news articles and blogs from leading publications and experts.

New ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes Announced For January 1, 2021

New International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) codes have been released with an effective date of January 1, 2021. The new codes are related to reporting COVID-19 conditions and services.

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FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for COVID-19 Treatments

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued additional Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for drugs to treat the COVID-19 disease. Baricitinib (Olumiant) is approved for inpatient use only, while the combination of the drugs casirivimab and imdevimab has been approved for outpatient use.

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7 New CPT® Codes for COVID-19 Vaccine and Related Services

The AMA has released six new CPT® codes related to COVID-19 related vaccines and their administration, and one laboratory code. The laboratory code was effective November 10, 2020. The codes for the vaccine and their associated administration codes will not be effective until the FDA provides an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or FDA approval.

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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: Appropriate Billing for Bamlanivimab?

Can you clarify appropriate billing for the use of bamlanivimab? Is there a 'minimal' charge that is required when the drug is provided to the facility at no cost?

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Year-End Chargemaster Updates: How to Create a Strategic Plan

Like nearly all endeavors, successful chargemaster year-ends begin with a great plan. Put the plan into place, access data for updates, and use job aids and your CDM software to make it happen.

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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: Rapid LVO Codes?

Do you know the codes that will trigger the new technology add on payment for the Rapid LVO?

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