Social Determinants of Health and 2021 E&M Code Changes
New E&M codes will take effect Jan. 21, 2021. Our number one priority is supporting our healthcare organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet we still
New E&M codes will take effect Jan. 21, 2021. Our number one priority is supporting our healthcare organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet we still
In the hope of finding a silver lining, there may be a small yet significant upside to result from the current global crisis: a focus
An ICD10monitor article published in March 2015, which generated renewed interest in coding for racism, is updated in light of the coronavirus outbreak. EDITOR’S NOTE:
Understanding the ICD-10-CM Z codes is essential. On Feb. 6, RACmonitor posted an article by Ellen Fink-Samnick, a frequent contributor to ICD10monitor and Talk Ten
Seven coding challenges reveal a new compliance landscape in 2020. It’s here: 2020! This past year in healthcare, as in many years before, was full
New Year’s thoughts and reflections. The holidays are times for people to connect with loved ones, including family and friends. I would ask that during
Approximately $230 billion a year in healthcare costs are directly related to illiteracy and the social factors associated with illiteracy. “Illiteracy” is such a broad
The SDoH are an essential element to providing patient care while addressing social needs. What determines health? While medical care is one determinant of one’s
Anticipated changes in the CC/MCC designations were delayed. EDITOR’S NOTE: Senior healthcare consultant Laurie Johnson reported this story live during Aug. 6 edition of Talk Ten
Two-thirds of the 27 million annual ED visits by privately insured people in the U.S. are avoidable. Hospital emergency departments (EDs) have long been known as
The Gravity Project will be the editorial focus on tomorrow’s Talk Ten Tuesdays. The latest big development associated with the oft-discussed social determinants of health
CMS IPPS for 2020 takes a giant step forward. For those who somehow missed it, there are 88 current ICD-10-CM Z codes and subcategories that
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.
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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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