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Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
It's time to begin thinking about resolutions for 2013
December 1, 2012
The new year is right around the corner, and we'll be another year closer to the ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation date of October 1, 2014.
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Powerful antidotes to cure ICD-10-PCS fears
December 1, 2012
ICD-10-PCS may prove to be far more challenging for inpatient coders than ICD-10-CM. For some, it may even be downright scary.
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Major joint replacement and medical necessity
December 1, 2012
Have you read MLN Matters ® article SE1236 lately?
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Are coders receiving questionable advice?
December 1, 2012
Robert S. Gold, MD, gives coding guidance on primary cardiomyopathy, SIRS, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and conditions during the perinatal period.
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Test your knowledge with some challenging Q&As
December 1, 2012
Inpatient wound care coding has always been fraught with documentation challenges.
