Archive for September 2019
UASI Training for FY2020 ICD-10-PCS Updates
The annual updates to the ICD-10 and MS-DRG systems have been finalized and will be effective October 1. The ICD-10 and MS-DRG updates reflect the final Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule for the fiscal year 2020. You can see the details on IPPS here. Other highlights of the ICD-10-PCS changes include: 734 new codes,…
Read MoreTen Tips for Writing Effective Appeal Letters
1. Review every denial to determine the validity of an appeal. If the denial is valid, do not appeal. However, appeal every case where there is documentation to support original coding. 2. Determine the nature of the denial (e.g. clinical validation and/or coding issue) and seek the relevant clinical and/or coding expertise to write the…
Read MoreAHIMA 2019 Recap
AHIMA 2019 is the HIM industry’s premier conference and this year was no exception. The entire UASI team enjoyed the opportunity to connect with clients, friends, and colleagues and compare notes in Chicago. In case you missed the presentations from UASI thought leaders, you can download them below. We’d love to hear your thoughts on…
Read MoreUASI Training for FY2020 ICD-10-CM Updates
The annual updates to the ICD-10 and MS-DRG systems have been finalized and will be effective October 1. The ICD-10 and MS-DRG updates reflect the final Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule for fiscal year 2020. You can see the details on IPPS here. Other highlights of the ICD-10-CM changes, include: There are 273…
Read MoreMonthly CDI Scenario Discussion – September 2019
Topic: Altered Mental Status, Dementia with Encephalopathy Scenario: 85 y/o female admitted with Sepsis secondary to UTI and altered mental status. History of dementia. Decreased responsiveness noted by patient’s sister who reports this is significantly different than her usual state. H/P: “Patient is disoriented, confused with decreased responsiveness, hard to arouse. The degree at onset…
Read MoreCoding Tip of the Month – August 2019
Deep Tissue Injury The ICD-10-CM updates effective October 1, 2019 will contain 273 new codes. One notable addition is the expansion of category L89 Pressure ulcer to include specific codes for Deep Tissue Pressure Injury. Prior to this change, DTPI was coded as an unstageable pressure injury. As discussed in ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee…
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