Archive for the ‘In the News’ Category

2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Code Changes

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

by Lori Becks, RHIA There are approximately 129 new valid diagnosis codes that will become effective on October 1, 2010. Many of these new additions are found in Chapter 14 among the codes for congenital anomalies of female genital organs, in Chapter 16 under symptoms involving the respiratory and digestive ...

You asked, We listened.

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Medical Arts Press Launches New Free Delivery Policy Introduces Industry’s Best Shipping Deal LINCOLNSHIRE, IL (July 6, 2010) – As of July 1, 2010, Medical Arts Press, Inc. will offer free shipping on every order of $45 or more, including furniture. Based on customer feedback and a commitment to superior customer service, ...

2010 Major Coding Change

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Medicare will no longer recognize consultation codes starting January 1, 2010. To avoid denials, it is imperative that your providers and coding/billing staff are aware of the changes and what your process will be to submit claims correctly.  What is the change to consultation codes? The consultation codes (99241-99245 for office/outpatient and 99251-99255 ...

Pharmaceutical companies are showing initiative in ethics improvements

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

As of April 21, 2009, 48 pharmaceutical companies have agreed to abide by the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals. For a list of participating companies, click here. The PhRMA Code aims to improve ethical behavior between salespeople and healthcare professionals by eliminating gifts and focusing interactions on products, providing ...

Do you prescribe Tarceva to your cancer patients?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

The FDA has added a new warning label to the popular Genentech and OSI Pharmaceuticals cancer drug following reports of skin reactions, eye problems, gastrointestinal perforations and some fatalities. To read Genentech and OSI’s letter to healthcare professionals, click here: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/Tarceva_DHCP_Letter_April09.pdf

In the News

Friday, January 30th, 2009

  House passes economic recovery legislation, including HIT funding for practices and new privacy restrictions By a 244-188 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved on Jan. 28 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1) -- an $819 billion economic stimulus package that contains more than $20 billion in ...