April Russell, MBA, CPC, CPC-P, COC, CRC, CCDS-O, and Will Morriss, CCS, CCDS-O, describe how artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted providers, coders, and the healthcare industry.
Amanda Vincent, MBA, CCS, CPC, CCDS, CRC, explains the differing definitions of “complication” for providers vs. coders, reviews types of complications, and codes an intraoperative laceration case study.
Professional development in CDI is a multifaceted and continuous journey, demanding integration of specific knowledge, continuous learning, and adaptability.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is a broad federal law that establishes the basic privacy and security protections that coders are required to follow.
After years of working to engage providers and get them on board with CDI efforts, every seasoned CDI professional knows there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
Anemia describes a condition in which the number of red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying capacity is insufficient. Review the types of anemia, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and ICD-10-CM coding.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, reviews the clinical definition and types of postpartum hemorrhage, the intrauterine treatment devices used to treat it, and relevant ICD-10-PCS coding.
