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Read Bulletin Articles with Updates to Surgery Codes That Will Impact Reimbursement

The January issue of the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons includes a series of articles on how changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code will impact general surgery and related specialties this year.

The article includes sections on:

  • Anterior abdominal hernia repair
  • Implantation of mesh for delayed closer
  • Removal of sutures and/or staples “in the office”
  • Removal of sutures or staples “under anesthesia”
  • Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula
  • Intragastric bariatric balloon
  • Delayed creation site for embedded intraperitoneal catheter
  • Modifier 93 synchronous audio-only telemedicine
  • Evaluation and management services 
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In addition, the January Bulletin includes articles on how the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will affect your practice and what’s new for the Quality Payment Program in 2023.

Attend In-Person ACS Coding Courses to Learn More

Do you want to learn more about Medicare reimbursement, coding updates, or third-party payment policy? Register for in-person ACS/KarenZupko & Associates coding courses, taking place in February and March. Read more and register today.

In This Issue

ACS Vice President-Elect Dr. Tyler Hughes Named Dean of KU School of Medicine-Salina
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ACS Vice President-Elect Dr. Tyler Hughes Named Dean of KU School of Medicine-Salina

Dr. Hughes, a longtime ACS leader, is carrying his passion for surgical education and rural surgery into his new role as medicinal school dean.

JACS Makes Scientific Impact in 2022 with Well-Cited Articles
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JACS Makes Scientific Impact in 2022 with Well-Cited Articles

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons delivered many well-cited articles in 2022, leading to one its most successful years. See what articles made the most impact in scientific literature.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Dr. Gail Darling Discusses New Process for M&M Conferences in House of Surgery
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Dr. Gail Darling Discusses New Process for M&M Conferences in House of Surgery

This episode features Gail Darling, MD, FACS, FRCSC, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who delivered the Gibbon Lecture at Clinical Congress 2022.
The Importance of a Holistic Multidisciplinary Approach to Building an Abdominal Core Health Center
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The Importance of a Holistic Multidisciplinary Approach to Building an Abdominal Core Health Center

Abdominal core health, which encompasses abdominal core surgery (hernia care and recovery), has proven to be a chronic health condition despite advancements in surgical technique, technology, and equipment.
Discover Practical Tools to Improve Teamwork, Professional, and More during Surgeon Well-Being Month
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Discover Practical Tools to Improve Teamwork, Professional, and More during Surgeon Well-Being Month

The ACS celebrates your well-being and participation in ACS Surgeon Well-Being Month throughout January.
ACS SSR Practice Improvement Initiative Opens Enrollment in 2023
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ACS SSR Practice Improvement Initiative Opens Enrollment in 2023

The ACS Surgeon Specific Registry (ACS SSR™) in 2023 will offer the SSR Practice Improvement Initiative (SSR PII) - Quality Case Data Review and Reflection activity, allowing surgeons to perform quality data assessment with the goal of identifying trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Join ACS Delegation to the AMA and Promote Surgical Priorities
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Join ACS Delegation to the AMA and Promote Surgical Priorities

The ACS is seeking a Resident Member to join its delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA).

Apply for ACS International Scholarships for Surgical Education by February 1
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Apply for ACS International Scholarships for Surgical Education by February 1

The ACS is offering two international scholarships focused on surgical education in 2023.
Residents Describe the Impact of a Rural Surgery Rotation
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Residents Describe the Impact of a Rural Surgery Rotation

A broad base of general surgery skills, lessons on resource allocation and community outreach, increased confidence – the benefits of a rural surgery rotation for residents are myriad.