Pancreatitis CDI Scenario – April 2022
A 41 year old male presents with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain for 2 days goes to the ER as pain was out of control.
Cardiovascular System – March 2022 Coding Tip
For 2022, these are additions, subtractions, and changes to the CPT codes in the cardiovascular system.
Diagnosis Coding to the Highest Level of Specificity Means Fewer Claim Denials
Each year the CMS releases updates to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes effective October 1st, but an important change may have gone unnoticed.
Addition of April 1st Maintenance of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Systems
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) announced in the fiscal year 2022 Hospital Prospective Payment System final rule published on August 2, 2021 that… Read More »Addition of April 1st Maintenance of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Systems
Respiratory Failure CDI Scenario – March 2022
The March CDI Scenario covers respiratory failure in a 68 year old male. Also learn clinical indicators and treatment for COPD exacerbation.
Kidney Transplant – February 2022 Coding Tip
February 2022’s coding tip covers Chronic Kidney Disease and the codes associated with it that indicate issues but not transplant failure.
Gallstone Pancreatitis CDI Scenario – February 2022
The CDI Scenario for February 2022 covers gallstone pancreatitis. A 68 year old female presents with epigastric and upper right quadrant pain.
An Inside Look at the Implementation of AI in Healthcare Mid-Revenue Cycle
The use of Artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding and inevitable in health systems. Read excerpts from our panel discussion on January 11.
Extraction of Bone Marrow – January 2022 Coding Tip
January 2022’s Coding Tip covers the extraction of bone marrow from other sites such as a femur according to ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
Complication of a Device CDI Scenario – January 2022
The CDI Scenario for January 2022 covers complication of a device, specifically with a Foley catheter causing UTIs.