Our experts answer questions about coding for controlled puerperium diabetes and endoscopic procedures as well as provide suggestions for referring to prior encounter information in queries.
Organizations need to decide how to manage the clinical validation conundrum effectively and consistently. Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS, explores one denial prevention tactic that has proved most effective for his organization.
Teresa Brown, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, explores the significance of the Elixhauser Comorbidity Index in enhancing our understanding of patient health profiles and supporting informed decision-making across various facets of healthcare delivery.