Colder weather is approaching, which brings an increase in respiratory infections. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, COC-I, clarifies the pathogenic causes of pneumonia, specifically those with recent additions to ICD-10-CM, and those with antibiotic resistance. She also reviews how to report treatment methods in ICD-10-PCS.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, reviews the clinical definition and types of postpartum hemorrhage, the intrauterine treatment devices used to treat it, and relevant ICD-10-PCS coding. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Children diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) had a readmission rate of 27.8% in the first year after discharge, with half of those readmissions occurring within two months, according to a recent study in JAMA Network Open.
Q: How would a coder report a coronary artery bypass graft complicated by ineffective external cardiac device insertion, subsequent removal, and intra-aortic balloon pump placement?
Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, RHIA, CCM, delves into the ethical standards, best practices, and importance of accurate health record documentation in regard to heart failure by drawing insights from authoritative sources within the industry.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, reviews the clinical definition and types of postpartum hemorrhage, the intrauterine treatment devices used to treat it, and relevant ICD-10-PCS coding.
Medical coding practices can vary widely between countries, with different code sets, regulations, and policies governing the process. However, there are some commonalities when comparing medical coding in the U.S. to other countries, which this article explores.
Does the data collected by your healthcare system truly represent the patient you are caring for? Andrew B. Maigur, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, CMPC, writes about how documentation is critical to capturing data for accurate coding and quality metric reporting.
Despite sepsis being the leading cause of hospital readmissions and in-hospital deaths in the U.S., its extensive history of clinical definitions and criteria can cause confusion for even the most experienced coders. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Kate Siemens, RN, CMSRN, CCDS , discusses the clinical indicators for malnutrition during end-of-life care with Taylor Kuykendall, MS, RD, LD . She covers relevant ICD-10-CM codes and proper reporting methodologies for the condition.
CDI departments have long been involved with the denials management process. As with any expansion of CDI responsibility, those looking to venture into a new area can glean valuable knowledge from those already on the cutting edge.
Despite its benefits, remote work has created obstacles for employees and managers. Healthcare leaders and educators share hard-earned knowledge used to keep their staff and providers’ attention during educational sessions.
A recent Office of Inspector General report found that CMS paid $41.4 million in improper payments to acute care hospitals for claims that were assigned incorrect discharge status codes.
Gastroparesis is a condition that affects stomach motility. Sarah Gould, CPC , explains how to report the condition and its complications in ICD-10-CM, in addition to treatment methods in ICD-10-PCS. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM , reviews coding, CDI, and clinical validation challenges associated with acute kidney injury cases and gives insight into how coders and physicians can work together to increase accuracy.
Q: A patient’s previously implanted Impella, a small, catheter-based ventricular assist device, was removed and replaced due to an emergency. How would we report this in ICD-10-PCS and which DRG would it lead to?
Despite sepsis being the leading cause of hospital readmissions and in-hospital deaths in the U.S., its extensive history of clinical definitions and criteria can cause confusion for even the most experienced coders.
Clinical validation has become one of the hottest targets in payer auditing. Denise Wilson, MS, RN, RRT, writes about strategies facilities can use to appeal clinical validation denials.
Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM , reviews coding, CDI, and clinical validation challenges associated with acute kidney injury cases and gives insight into how coders and physicians can work together to increase accuracy.
There is one tell-tale sign that fall is here: the October implementation of the ICD-10 coding updates. Courtney Crozier, MA, RHIA, CCS, CDIP , explains the highlights of the update for fiscal year 2024, including 395 new codes, 25 deletions, 22 revisions, and 131 new headers.