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
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
To round up our other ICD-10 update guides, the team has pulled together a guide for the DRG updates for 2024. In this guide you’ll… Read More »2024 ICD-10-DRG Updates
Topic: Adverse Reactions to Drugs & Toxins/Poisoning/Underdosing/Toxic Effects Common definitions for this discussion: Provider documentation needs to be clear whether a drug was taken as… Read More »Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – November 2023
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Heart Failure In this month’s ICD-11 deep dive, UASI’s Mary Stanfill continues to examine the differences between ICD-10 and ICD-11… Read More »ICD-11 Monthly – October 2023
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
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
The UASI team has pulled together ICD-10-PCS updates for 2024. These are in addition to the ICD-10-CM updates posted earlier this month. In this guide… Read More »ICD-10-PCS 2024 Updates
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
Topic Outpatient CDI: Pacemaker Status, Sacroiliitis Office Visit: 76-year-old female, lives alone. Follow up re: Cardiology, Orthopedic (low back pain) follow up, refills needed. PMH:… Read More »Monthly CDI Scenario Discussion – October 2023
November’s CDI Scenario covers neurogenic shock and spinal shock. A 58 year old male enters the ER after hitting his head.