November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Even before ICD-10-CM was delayed until October 1, 2015, the quality of physician documentation to accommodate the new code set was a top concern for the healthcare industry.

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

 Congress may be stepping in to once again delay a policy that CMS ensured would not face any more enforcement extensions.

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Editor's note: With the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM coding, coders need a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology. To help coders prepare for the upcoming transition, we will provide an occasional article about specific anatomical locations and body parts as part of a larger series for ICD-10-CM preparation. This month's column addresses the anatomy of the thoracic cage.

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Editor's note: Jugna Shah, MPH, president and founder of Nimitt Consulting, writes a bimonthly column for Briefings on APCs, commenting on the latest policies and regulations and analyzing their impact on providers.

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about wound care documentation, reporting drugs, and more.