COPD, Sepsis Among Conditions Creating Coding Dilemmas in New AHA Coding Clinic
AHA Fourth Quarter Coding Clinic identifies problematic diagnosis codes. Hopefully the subject of the most recently published Coding Clinic will not be too scary to
AHA Fourth Quarter Coding Clinic identifies problematic diagnosis codes. Hopefully the subject of the most recently published Coding Clinic will not be too scary to
Congress can’t seem to resist tinkering with healthcare through legislation. As we celebrate Halloween, we are seeing healthcare policy “zombies” here in Washington, D.C. –
CDI seen as a key solution to meeting regulatory policy changes. One thing is inevitable this time of year for all of us in healthcare:
Poorly designed EHRs likely the culprit for the proliferation of false medical records. Last week Talk Ten Tuesdays listener “Robert” discussed during the weekly Internet
Nation’s healthcare infrastructure remains fragile following historic storm. San Juan, Puerto Rico – Hurricane María was the strongest storm to slam Puerto Rico in 89
Mental health diagnoses offer possible insight into the mind of suspected Las Vegas mass murdered Stephen Paddock. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are remarks by nationally
Electronic medical record (EMR) technology offers both advantages and pitfalls, but EMR errors must be investigated nonetheless. EDITOR’S NOTE: In this article Dr. John Irwin,
Complexity of medical decision-making is key, but you can’t bill for something you didn’t do. This article was prompted by a Talk Ten Tuesdays listener’s
The American Hospital Association steps in; the American Medical Association steps up. On Sept. 27, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
Using the phrase “Hx of” and substituting “F/U of” will make a difference to the risk profile of outpatient providers. Lately I have been getting
High degrees of variation abound in areas of coder productivity, certification. In a recent poll, only 80 percent of respondents to a question of how
Amid the chaos of the ED, order is needed. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final installment in a two-part series on clinical documentation integrity (CDI)
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Substance abuse is everywhere. It’s a complicated diagnosis with wide-ranging implications well beyond acute care. The face of addiction continues to change so it’s important to remember not just the addict but the spectrum of extended victims and the other social determinants and legal ramifications. Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating substance abuse in 2025. Register today and be a part of the conversation!
Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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