The Big Essentials of Coding
The basic foundation for any medical coding or clinical documentation integrity (CDI) professional includes the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the American Hospital
The basic foundation for any medical coding or clinical documentation integrity (CDI) professional includes the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the American Hospital
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) Coding Clinic edition for the fourth quarter of 2024 has been published, and it includes several key changes of which
Previously neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) were called carcinoid tumors and some clinicians will continue to call them carcinoid tumors. This is a physician query opportunity. They
When searching for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to enhance medical coding or clinical documentation integrity (CDI), healthcare organizations face a rapidly evolving landscape of
The ICD-10-CM code updates for the 2025 fiscal year (FY), which took effect Oct. 1, featured more than 300 code changes that reflect ongoing advancements
We are nine months into 2024, and there are still some Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance companies that are not abiding by the rules and regulations
Since I missed the September ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Meeting, which is typically one of my favorite annual events on the calendar, I have reviewed
When searching for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to enhance medical coding or clinical documentation integrity (CDI), healthcare organizations face a rapidly evolving landscape of
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month! The declaration was signed by President Biden on Aug. 30. Congress designated this month to highlight the need
My focus today is on healthy aging, because September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month. This is a time to focus on the positive aspects
Today I am going to focus on a new ICD-10-CM code, as of Oct. 1: Z51.A, Encounter for sepsis aftercare. We think about sepsis mortality
Today I would like to elaborate on recent remarks from Colleen Ejak regarding the 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule regarding quality metrics
During this essential RACmonitor webcast Michael Calahan, PA, MBA Certified Compliance Officer, will clarify the rules, dispel common misconceptions, and equip you with practical strategies to code, document, and bill high-risk split/shared, incident-to & critical care E/M services with confidence. Don’t let audit risks or revenue losses catch your organization off guard — learn exactly what federal auditors are looking for and how to ensure your documentation and reporting stand up to scrutiny.
Learn how to navigate the proposed elimination of the Inpatient-Only list. Gain strategies to assess admission status, avoid denials, protect compliance, and address impacts across Medicare and non-Medicare payors. Essential insights for hospitals.
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
Bring your questions and join the conversation during this open forum series, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST from June 11–July 30. Hosted by Chuck Buck, these fast-paced 30-minute sessions connect you directly with top healthcare experts tackling today’s most urgent compliance and policy issues.
Sepsis remains one of the most frequently denied and contested diagnoses, creating costly revenue loss and compliance risks. In this webcast, Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, provides practical, real-world strategies to align documentation with coding guidelines, reconcile Sepsis-2 and Sepsis-3 definitions, and apply compliant queries. You’ll learn how to identify and address documentation gaps, strengthen provider engagement, and defend diagnoses against payer scrutiny—equipping you to protect reimbursement, improve SOI/ROM capture, and reduce audit vulnerability in this high-risk area.
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.
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