The evolution of the role of clinical documentation integrity (CDI) specialists and their impact on coders has changed the landscape of inpatient coding departments. Learn about how to effectively collaborate with CDI professionals when conducting physician queries.
Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS , reviews documentation and ICD-10-CM guidance for reporting for toxic effects, adverse drug reactions, and underdosing of prescribed medications.
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently updated the CPT code set to include immunization and administration codes for a COVID-19 vaccine under development by Novavax Inc.
The monetary value of outpatient clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs is increasing dramatically year after year. Read about steps your facility can take to create and maintain a successful outpatient CDI program.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 15 million people in the U.S. report experiencing acute joint pain due to arthritis. Shelley C. Safian, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS-P, reviews ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for lower extremity arthritis and procedures used to treat it.
The perinatal period begins before birth and ends 28 days after delivery. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for fetal and newborn conditions originating in the perinatal period. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Before assessing a coder’s work performance, a facility must set goals that define that success. Review quality improvement standards that facilities use to define coding success.
Susan Belley, RHIA, CPHQ , and Audrey Howard, RHIA , analyze the frequently changing ICD-10-CM guidelines for reporting COVID-19 and related respiratory complications. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
