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Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Bypass problems when coding CABG
December 1, 2014
Coding for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures will be very different in ICD-10-PCS.
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
CMS finalizes change to physician certification requirement in 2015 OPPS final rule
December 1, 2014
Beginning January 1, 2015, physicians will no longer need to provide certification for an inpatient admission unless the admission is expected to last for at least 20 days or the case is an outlier.
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Getting short of breath in ICD-10-CM
December 1, 2014
Robert S. Gold, MD, highlights areas of concern for respiratory conditions in ICD-10-CM.
