The Importance of Social Determinants of Health in Times of Crisis
SDOH are socioeconomic factors that have been shown to be fundamental to the wellbeing of a population and are key determinants in population health.
Category: Medical Coding
Online Digital E/M Services
New for 2020 are Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes to report online digital services. The purpose of these codes is to report physician/qualified health care professionals (QHPs) and nonphysician time spent performing E/M services in response to patient-initiated inquiries within online digital environments such as patient portals.
Questions to Consider when Coding Hernia Repairs
The key to properly coding hernia procedures is knowing what questions to ask yourself as you read through the patient’s health record.
Stay the Course
The clinical care team, those whose attention is the care of the patient, is laser focused on the patient and that is where the CDI professional, who is a member of the clinical medical record team should remain focused.
Coding Gestational Complications
Obstetrical coding can be challenging for most coders. Most coders have an understanding of gestational diabetes & hypertension due to specific guidelines.
Clarifying Spinal Interbody Fusion Techniques
Many coders struggle with coding spinal fusion procedures. First, the terminology can be confusing.
ICD-10-CM and PCS FY 2020 updates looming-are you prepared?
The 2020 IPPS Proposed Rule indicates many changes to ICD-10 for FY 2020 including some significant ones to MS-DRG payments-some higher and some lower.
Reduce Denials & Minimize Risk in Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
Denial reduction in the outpatient (OP) environment stems from the knowledge of the factors that contribute to risk.
Considerations for a Successful Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Audit
When a CDI audit is in a facility’s future, several factors should be considered for a smooth and successful outcome.