Program Description
Welcome to the 2025 Chargemaster (CDM) Training Program! This program is designed to help you seamlessly navigate the complexities of the 2025 CPT and HCPCS updates with clarity and confidence. Below, you’ll find a detailed overview of the program and its resources.
Program Highlights
Focus Areas:
- CDM and Masterfile Updates: Comprehensive guidance on updates for the upcoming year.
- 2025 CPT and HCPCS Code Changes: Navigate 534 total changes, including:
- 326 HCPCS Level II codes
- 208 CPT-4 codes
Staying ahead of these updates is critical for operational efficiency and compliance.
What’s Included in the Program:
- In-Depth Chapters:
- 19 chapters covering coding updates, department-specific sessions, and chargemaster management lectures.
- Quantitative Overview of Changes:
- 311 code additions
- 133 deletions
- 90 content revisions
- 215 OPPS Status Indicator (SI) changes
- Visual aids such as graphs and tables to enhance understanding.
- APC-Specific Policy Topics:
- A detailed list of 62 APC topics from the OPPS Final Rule summary, alphabetically organized for quick reference.
- Web-Based Streaming Lectures:
- Save time with concise, web-based lectures designed to keep you up-to-date.
- Comprehensive 245-Page Manual:
- Your go-to resource for navigating the 2025 chargemaster updates.
- Sections and lecture sessions are tailored to clinical or technical areas and specific code families.
Best Practices for Implementation:
- Use the manual and lecture sessions alongside your organization’s specific masterfile content (e.g., CDM, EAP).
- Collaborate with your CDM and Revenue Integrity Team before making masterfile changes to ensure coordinated update efforts.
- Cross-reference updates with hospital-endorsed and licensed reference sources for accuracy.
By the end of this program, you’ll have the knowledge and tools needed to confidently manage 2025’s chargemaster updates. Thank you for joining us!
If you have any questions or need additional support, feel free to reach out to our team.
Download the in-depth program manual to follow along with the video lessons
