Prepare your coding department to perform effective audits

May 1, 2018
Briefings on APCs

A coding audit may be conducted by internal staff or external entities, typically representing the insurers paying for the care. When planning to implement a coding auditing program, the type of reviews, focus areas, and review frequency must all be taken into consideration.

Correct coding for Crohn’s disease and its complications

May 1, 2018
Briefings on APCs

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), it is estimated that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn’s disease. For unknown reasons, the disease has become more widespread in both the U.S. and other parts of the world.

Medicare reissues guidance on specimen validity testing for drug screening

May 1, 2018
Briefings on APCs

CMS recently released MLN Matters SE18001 to provide healthcare practitioners with instructions and coding guidance for specimen validity when performed and billed in combination with drug testing. The article was issued to remind laboratories and other providers performing urine drug testing that specimen validity testing (SVT) is not separately billable.

This month's coding Q&A

May 1, 2018
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about responding to PTP edits, billing for skin substitute application, and more.