HCC Blog – Part 4
Continued discussion surrounding the RA/HCC V28 changes. This week we’re going to re-visit a few of the RAF/HCC perceptions to alleviate possible confusion. Recently, I… Read More »HCC Blog – Part 4
Kathryn DeVault
Kathryn DeVault, MSL, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA is a Manager of HIM Consulting for UASI Solutions.
Bi-Weekly RA/HCC V28 Changes Discussion
In this week’s RA/HCC discussion, we are looking at a few of the HCC modification changes. As previously discussed, the HCC changes are extensive and… Read More »Bi-Weekly RA/HCC V28 Changes Discussion
FY 2024 MS-DRG Changes
Unlike 2023 with no new MS-DRG, the FY2024 changes include 15 new MS-DRGs, found in MDCs 04, 05 and 06. These MS-DRGs include: Notable items… Read More »FY 2024 MS-DRG Changes
Continued Discussion Surrounding RA/HCC V28 Changes
Let’s continue the discussion surrounding the RA/HCC V28 changes which are effective January 1, 2024. First, a reminder that the underlying concept of RA/HCCs does… Read More »Continued Discussion Surrounding RA/HCC V28 Changes
Changes Coming to Risk Adjustment & Hierarchical Categories
While the overall concepts of Risk Adjustment (RA) remain the same, January 1, 2024 will bring significant changes to RA and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs).… Read More »Changes Coming to Risk Adjustment & Hierarchical Categories
UASI Compliance Analysis
Outpatient Documentation & Coding Issues, September 2023 Presented below is an analysis of new and ongoing initiatives under the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)… Read More »UASI Compliance Analysis
FY 2024 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
The FY 2024 ICD-10-CM guidelines have been released and are now available for review. While there aren’t a large amount of guideline changes and updates,… Read More »FY 2024 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
2024 CMS Proposed ICD-10-CM Changes
On Friday, June 16, the proposed CMS ICD-10-CM diagnosis code changes were released. The diagnosis code set changes consist of 395 additions, 12 revisions and… Read More »2024 CMS Proposed ICD-10-CM Changes
UASI in JAHIMA: Top Ten Tips for Denials Management
It has become increasingly important for health information management (HIM) departments to have strategies for tackling denials management. It is in every organization’s best interest… Read More »UASI in JAHIMA: Top Ten Tips for Denials Management
Telehealth Guidelines During COVID-19 – UASI Lunch and Learn
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