New CPT to ICD-9 ‘cross walk’ tool is available to members Nov. 1.
We’ve had so many requests for a CPT to ICD-9 “cross walk” that we moved up our implementation date for this popular denial combating tool to Nov. 1. Advantage members will be able to access the feature under Tools.
Coders are working weekends to bring to you live on Nov. 1, the surgical CPT procedure code to ICD-9-CM CrossRef. By Dec. 1, SuperCoder CPT to ICD-9-CM CrossRef will also include CPT radiology, pathology, and medicine codes. “The CrossRef lets a coder look up a surgical CPT procedure code and see which ICD-9 diagnosis codes Medicare and private payer allow,” explains Jen Godreau, CPC, CPEDC, content director for SuperCoder.com.
Denials for mismatched CPT and ICD-9 codes cost practices thousands of dollars every year. SuperCoder CrossRef will help you ensure your links are correct helping you further reduce your denials rate. Plus, more code details and pictures will improve your coding accuracy.
Lay Terms, Illustrations Help You Understand CPT Codes
Starting Nov. 1, SuperCoder.com will put more accurate coding at your fingertips with Lay Terms for every CPT code for eight major specialties. SuperCoder Codesets & Tools and Advantage members should look for this feature plus visually helpful anatomical illustrations under Code Details. No more guessing what your physician’s doing — anatomical illustrations in code details for CPT procedural cardiology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and pediatrics will put a face with the procedure to make selecting the correct code even easier.
We’ve heard your frustrations on SuperCoder’s slow speed. Our IT is having hardware rushed in. Starting next week, you’ll notice faster searching — the improvements will continue weekly.