Our experts answer questions about reporting total knee arthroplasty in CPT, medically unlikely edits adjudication indicators, and coding for anticoagulation management visits.
Use these tips to train your team on the latest definitions and coding guidance for diabetes screening and related services during your next training session.
Medical decision-making (MDM) documentation has gained increased importance in recent years to justify a visit’s medical necessity. Review CMS’ MDM table and guidelines to take the guesswork out of your coding.
CMS recently finalized a multitude of new price transparency requirements in the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule. These requirements have staggered enforcement deadlines, which means that revenue integrity professionals have their work cut out for them in the coming year to ensure their organization is in compliance.
by Kim Conner, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O In our ever-changing landscape of healthcare, quality and prevention continue to drive the way we deliver care to our patients. As a result, social determinants...
Sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome are historically difficult to document and report in ICD-10-CM. Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM , breaks down sepsis definitions and outlines a process for query creation.
