Practice tip of the week: Automated coding

With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. This February 2024 article by Taylor Webster on ways coding automation can help your practice gives this tip:

2. Coding for vaccinations

Both doctors and coders know that vaccine coding is complex. Vaccinations involve two different code types: a code for the type of vaccine and a code for its administration.

For vaccines, the codes vary depending on the specific type of vaccine. For administration, the codes can differ due to the method of administration (oral, intramuscular, etc.), patient age and whether a consultation was given, and the number of components.

If this doesn’t sound confusing enough, the codes can also vary based on the manufacturer, formulation of the vaccine, and updates to coding guidelines. Even if a doctor is detail-oriented, it can be easy for coding mistakes to happen. But not with AI. Coding automation will capture all of these details and code for them to ensure you receive proper reimbursement.

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