Explore the impact of CDI in the emergency department: A case study

April 5, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Kathleen M. Romero, MSN, RN, EBP-C, Cynthia Beal, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, and Renee Pate, MSOL, MSN Ed., RN, CCDS, explain how they implemented a CDI program in their facility’s emergency department and the how establishing this program improved coding accuracy and increased reimbursement.

Examine 2023 E/M updates for ED services

April 12, 2023
Briefings on APCs

E/M coding guidelines for emergency department services (CPT codes 99281-99285) were recently updated for the first time in decades. Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, reviews these changes, along with coding requirements for many other E/M services.

Trekking into the unknown with outpatient CDI

April 19, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Despite increased expansion into outpatient CDI over the past several years, there are plenty of hang-ups that stop people from starting the journey. Though outpatient settings have in some form been reviewed by CDI specialists practically since CDI itself started, this progress remains slow and steady for a reason.

This month's coding Q&A

April 26, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about CPT coding for arthroscopic biceps tenotomy and modifier -22 usage for physician services coding.