Education and Tips
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Last week we posted Part 1 of this blog that covered our first 3 tips on how to engage your remote HIM employees. Hopefully, you’ve implemented at least one of those tips. Now for Part 2 with the additional 4 tips: 4. Share good news with the team when someone is successful or gets a… Read More »7 ways to engage your remote HIM employees (part two)
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It’s not new news that work as we knew it has changed dramatically over the past few years with more employees working remotely than ever before. While this is a newer phenomenon for many HIM employees, at UASI we’ve been working this way for over 20 years. In order to recruit and retain the best… Read More »7 ways to engage your remote HIM employees (part one)
Read MoreDiagnostic Criteria for Acute Respiratory Failure in Pediatric Patients Provider documentation often describes the patient’s symptoms and assessment without stating the words “acute respiratory failure.” If clinical indicators support the presence of acute respiratory failure, a query should be sent. Providers frequently use templated notes that are copied/pasted into subsequent notes. This is a great… Read More »CDI Tip: Pediatric Respiratory Failure
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The accurate classification and documentation of diseases are key, especially in the case of neoplasms. The importance of precise diagnosis coding cannot be overstated. With advancements in medical knowledge and technology, understanding the intricacies is crucial for healthcare professionals striving to provide optimal care for their patients.
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As we step into 2024, the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, with Medicare introducing significant updates in evaluation and management (E/M) coding. Among the most notable changes is the introduction of new care management codes, promising to streamline and enhance the delivery of patient care for Medicare beneficiaries.
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After spending a year working on nursing pre-requisite courses, I quickly figured out that face-to-face patient care was not for me but was still interested in healthcare. I stumbled upon an opportunity to learn medical coding “on the job” and almost 30 years later, it has worked out well. I have worked for a variety… Read More »Melissa Koehler
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2024 brings significant CPT code revisions. This guide will identify important guidelines & parenthetical note additions & revisions. We’ll review anatomy & other pertinent clinical information important to understanding the new CPT codes. Important note – due to significant code changes & guideline revisions, a module published in January will provide a more thorough &… Read More »2024 CPT Update Guide
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CMS updates the NCCI Policy Manual for Medicare Services once a year. This is a general reference tool that the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) use to explain the rationale for NCCI edits. The most current policy manual is effective January 1, 2024. Note additions and revisions are noted in red font. CPT and HCPCS code… Read More »2024 NCCI Policy Manual for Medicare Services
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