ICD-10 Code Updates: April 2025
Once again, on April 1, 2025, the ICD-10 classifications of CM and PCS have undergone a fresh update. While this isn’t the biggest update ever seen, there are still significant changes for coding professionals. Here we’ll share some of the key points. Important ICD-10-CM Updates There are no actual code changes to the ICD-10-CM code in the April, 2025 update. However, there are two important guideline changes: 1. Guideline I.C.1.g.1.h: (h) Asymptomatic individuals who test positive for COVID-19 For asymptomatic individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and there is no provider documentation of a diagnosis of COVID-19, query the provider…
Test Your CMS Knowledge
Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (OP CDI) is always evolving. Let’s test your knowledge. On our LinkedIn page, we will have a series of questions so you can test your knowledge about OP CDI. Play along on Harmony Healthcare’s LinkedIn page and then come back here to check your answers. Question 1: A patient with HTN, HLD, CHF, and a history of CVA noted to have a BMI of 40.71 on the previous DOS last month. What is the HCC opportunity? Severe, morbid obesity Obesity BMI 40-40.5 and obesity Option 1 and 3 Explanation: From Coding Clinic 2nd quarter, pg 9.…
WEBINAR: 2025 CPT Code Updates
Harmony Healthcare recently hosted a webinar covering the many changes coming to CPT coding in 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to get caught up on-demand! This webinar covers expected changes in CPT coding including, but not limited to: Excision or destruction of abdominal tumors Harvesting, preparation, and administration of skin cell suspension autografts Radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules Transurethral ablation of prostate tissue
