HIAlearn FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

Description

In this course, we will delve into the fiscal year 2025 updates to the ICD-10-CM, effective from October 1, 2024. As coders are aware, the landscape of medical coding is continuously evolving with new codes, revisions, and deletions, influenced by changes in medical knowledge and regulatory guidelines. This course aims to equip coders with the latest changes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date code application critical for correct billing and documentation.

Included Lessons:

FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Coding Updates
FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Coding References
Self Assessment

CEUs available for the following credentials:

AAPC

COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEI, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIMC, COBGC, COPC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMA, CPMS, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC

AHIMA

CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS

Key Takeaways

By the end of this course, participants will be fully prepared to apply the FY 2025 ICD-10-CM updates accurately, enhancing their coding accuracy and compliance. This comprehensive understanding not only supports proper billing practices but also contributes to the coder's professional development in the ever-evolving field of medical coding.

Comprehensive Updates List: Gain access to a detailed list of new, revised, and invalidated codes in the FY 2025 ICD-10-CM update. This list serves as an essential tool for understanding the breadth of changes and ensuring that your coding practices remain current.
In-Depth Explanations of Changes: Each update is explained comprehensively, providing insights into why specific codes have been introduced, revised, or removed. This understanding aids in accurate code assignment and highlights the clinical and regulatory factors influencing these changes.
Relevance to Coding Practices: Understand how the latest changes directly impact daily coding operations. This helps coders apply the updates effectively, ensuring that coding practices align with the latest standards and contribute to accurate patient records and billing.
Enhanced Understanding of Reimbursement Implications: Explore how the updates can affect reimbursement processes. Accurate application of the new and revised codes is crucial for optimizing billing and avoiding costly errors or denials, thereby enhancing the financial operations of healthcare providers.

What are the key changes in the FY 2025 ICD-10-CM update?

This update includes 252 new codes, 36 invalidated codes, and 13 revised code titles, impacting various chapters of the ICD-10-CM. These changes are introduced to accommodate new health conditions, clinical information, and modifications in health care practices.

When do the FY 2025 ICD-10-CM updates take effect?

The updates will become effective on October 1, 2024. It is crucial for medical coding professionals to familiarize themselves with these changes in advance to ensure a smooth transition and continued compliance.

How will the FY 2025 updates impact my coding practices?

The updates will require coders to adjust to new and revised codes, affecting how diagnoses are coded and billed. Understanding these changes is essential for accurate coding, which directly influences reimbursement and compliance with healthcare regulations.

What can I expect to learn from this course?

Participants will learn the specifics of new, revised, and deleted codes, the clinical and regulatory rationale behind these changes, and the practical application of these updates in daily coding tasks. The course also provides insights into how these changes can affect coding outcomes and reimbursement processes.

About our Medical Coding Courses

HIAlearn, powered by Health Information Associates (HIA)—a leader in medical coding and auditing for more than three decades—offers a comprehensive online education platform for medical coders. With a catalog of over 200 medical coding courses accepted by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a selection approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), HIAlearn caters to both beginners and experienced medical coders seeking to enhance their skills. The platform provides an array of training plans tailored to meet individual learning needs, from mastering challenging coding procedures to understanding broad conceptual frameworks within the coding world. Courses are available across various coding types including CPT, E/M, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and are designed to cater to different coder levels and coding specialties such as inpatient, outpatient, profee, and CDI. Additionally, HIAlearn offers a Coding Updates bundle to ensure coders are up-to-date with the annual changes in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and IPPS. Beyond individual learning, HIAlearn supports organizations with group discounts, promoting enhanced coding accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across teams.

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