Archive for June 2021
Mary Stanfill, Vice President of Consulting Services, Appointed as IFHIMA Rep to WHO-FIC
Mary Stanfill, Vice President of Consulting Services at UASI, was recently appointed as IFHIMA representative to the WHO Family of International Classifications (FIC) Education and Implementation (EIC) and Morbidity Reference Group (MbRG) workgroups. The position entails serving in an official capacity with voice and vote at WHO-FIC committees and upholding IFHIMA’s mission, vision and values,…
Read MoreDeveloping Introduction to CDI for Providers and Physician Advisors – UASI Lunch and Learn: CDI Program Management Series
Click the button below to download a PDF of Alyson Swinehart’s Lunch and Learn, “Developing Introduction to CDI for Providers and Physician Advisors.”
Read MoreSpinal Fusions Advanced Applications – UASI Lunch and Learn
Click the button below to download a PDF of Natalie Sartori’s Lunch and Learn, “Spinal Fusions Advanced Applications.”
Read MoreProfessional Surgical Coder
We are currently seeking experienced Professional Surgical Coders who are CPT coding experts in professional billing of surgical cases performed in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Read MoreE/M Pro-Fee Coder
We are currently seeking experienced E/M pro-fee coding specialists to perform accurate code assignments while working remotely from a home office.
Read MoreInpatient Remote Coder
Join UASI today and work with the top HIM experts in the industry. The remote coding positions at UASI allow HIM professionals to have the best of both worlds: a challenging opportunity to utilize and enhance current coding skills and the convenience of working from home.
Read MoreCoding Compliance Risks Associated with Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs)
Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) have been around since 2004. However, with their increased impact on professional fee reimbursement due to the implementation of MACRA, HCCs have become a hot topic and, therefore, a focus point in every coding arena. Now, physicians will be compensated based on the estimated health cost according to risk profiles, as…
Read MoreCDI Consultant
UASI is passionate about providing CDI Consulting services that improve quality and accuracy. We are continuing to expand our CDI service offerings and we are seeking experience professionals to join our team.
Read MoreNew FY22 Code: Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
Currently, there is no unique ICD-10-PCS code to identify the use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to treat calcified lesions in the coronary arteries. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation is the most frequent mode of coronary revascularization. Advanced age and an increasing frequency of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and renal insufficiency contribute to…
Read MoreCritical Limb Ischemia – June 2021 Coding Tip
Critical limb ischemia, also known as chronic limb-threatening ischemia, is a clinical syndrome of peripheral artery disease of the lower limbs with ischemic pain at rest and ischemic tissue such as nonhealing ulcers or gangrene. Critical limb ischemia (CLI) does not happen overnight and does occur over time. Patients are at a much higher risk…
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