Here are my thoughts on Coding Clinic, First Quarter, 2023: In the second situation, the only difference seemed to be that the lesions found on
The March 2023 Coordination and Maintenance Committee is the venue for the birthing of new codes. The March Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting is over.
It may become common practice to identify genetic abnormalities prior to the development of manifestations. Any of you who know me know that I wholeheartedly
Over the years, computer-assisted coding (CAC) has proven its ability to boost revenue team productivity and accelerate critical decision-making while reducing denials, missed charges, and
As a non-coder, I decided to try out Chat GPT to look up some potential codes. I started with something easy. TP: I am looking
Our weekly Internet radio broadcast will be bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the vitally important CMS event. Almost akin to a religious pilgrimage, many of
Your facility coding guidelines should be clear as to what information may be used to determine SDoH codes. Many payers are utilizing data for the
There appears to be an overlap of messages concerning the social drivers of health in the EMR. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
When Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are clinically relevant, they should be attended to and documented. One night when I still practiced emergency medicine, I
Some vendors will need education as to what criteria need applying. A recent conversation developed among a client and a vendor that has a longstanding
PH may be rare, but it can be deadly – and coding it correctly is imperative. Being that February is American Heart Month, today I
Sepsis is a real phenomenon with serious implications. On Jan. 26, I participated in a webcast on sepsis. I had many questions at the end,
Familiarize yourself with the dramatic 2023 changes to codes, coding guidelines and documentation requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) split/shared and incident-to services.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch breaks down significant 2023 changes to coding and billing requirements for hospital observation services, including new physician E&M coding rules.
Learn how to save your facility hundreds of thousands of dollars in repayments and fines by correctly following CMS requirements for implantable medical device credit reporting. We provide you with all the need-to-know protocols, along with the steps for correct compliance while offering best practices to implement a viable strategy in your facility.
During an exclusive RACmonitor webcast, healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will explain in simple, easy-to-understand language the peril of the coming overpayment audits and describe your legal defenses.
Do you struggle with selecting and appending the correct modifier for your medical claims? Join our must-attend webinar, “Mastering Modifier Usage: Preventing Denials and Ensuring Compliance” to reduce claim denials and improve your reimbursement rates.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders and CDISs on important information in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Get access to important guidance on each of the AHA‘s 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics with information-packed on-demand webcasts available shortly after each official publication.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s third quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s second quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s first quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Why should you be focused on SDOH data and ICD-10-CM Z codes? How can you integrate the capture of these elements into your workflows? Get guidance now — before new CMS assessment and reporting mandates take effect.
Set yourself up for appeal success with knowledge about the legitimate presentations of acute heart failure, the common vulnerabilities that auditors identify, the challenges clinical teams face, and how to write a concise and compliant validation query.
What are the changes to the IPO and ACS lists for 2023? What auditor trends do you need to watch out for in the new year? Don’t be caught off guard. Register today for this essential regulatory update led by Dr. Ronald Hirsch.
Take away tried-and-true strategies for ensuring that your Utilization Review committee is working effectively
A massive task lies ahead! Now’s the time to start preparing your case management and utilization review teams for successful implementation of changes contained in the 2023 IPPS, OPPS and MPFS rules.
Learn how to achieve complete, accurate documentation that establishes medical necessity and how to differentiate between billable and non-billable services.
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