Our experts answer questions about 2024 ICD-10-CM guideline updates for cardiovascular conditions, documenting social determinants of health, and more.
Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM , reviews coding, CDI, and clinical validation challenges associated with acute kidney injury cases and gives insight into how coders and physicians can work together to increase accuracy.
Review common wound care techniques of dressing changes, casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and the necessary documentation to report them in CPT.
Despite sepsis being the leading cause of hospital readmissions and in-hospital deaths in the U.S., its extensive history of clinical definitions and criteria can cause confusion for even the most experienced coders.
Critical care coding can challenge both new and seasoned coders. Jessica Miller-Dobbs, CPC, CPC-P, CGIC, offers tips and clarification on reporting critical care services in CPT, as well as sample provider documentation for these services.
Clinical validation has become one of the hottest targets in payer auditing. Denise Wilson, MS, RN, RRT, writes about strategies facilities can use to appeal clinical validation denials.
Our experts answer questions about 2024 ICD-10-CM guideline updates for cardiovascular coding, ICD-10-PCS coding for removal of external heart assist devices, and more.
Reporting malnutrition correctly is a constant challenge that faces increasing payer scrutiny. Kate Siemens, RN, CMSRN, CCDS, defines malnutrition and its unique applicability to end-of-life care, documentation tips, and how to report associated conditions in ICD-10-CM. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
CMS recently published an infographic that defines social determinants of health (SDOH), explains the significance of capturing them, and lists which SDOH codes will go into effect October 1.
