Q: I've noticed an increase in denials for diagnoses of gram-negative pneumonia. How can we ensure that our providers are accurately documenting the appropriate clinical indicators?
Q: Are there any newly implemented fiscal year 2021 ICD-10-CM codes for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF)? Can you review any background and possible new codes for this disorder?
Our coding experts answer questions about reporting strokes and seizures in ICD-10-CM without pre-existing disorders, revenue cycle education for clinical staff, and more.
Q: Are there any clauses in HIPAA that mandate the sharing of health information of a public figure (such as the president) whose health is of legitimate interest to the American public? Or do normal HIPAA rules apply for the president?
Q: With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still going for nearly a full year, case managers everywhere are experiencing feelings of burnout. How can case managers combat these feelings and remain fresh and motivated?
Q: What are the encryption requirements when using Google Drive™, Dropbox®, or other information-storing applications? How do we ensure HIPAA compliance when using them?
Q: Is there ICD-10-CM sequencing guidance for a patient who had a hemorrhagic stroke and then a seizure without a pre-existing seizure disorder? Would it be appropriate to report epilepsy, and are there any inclusion terms we should be aware of?
Q: If a patient writes his or her email address in an illegible fashion and the provider misreads it and then inadvertently sends appointment reminders and other communication to the wrong email address, is the provider at fault? What steps can be taken to avoid such a situation?
Q: Telemedicine may not be the best fit for all patients. How can case managers help facilitate in-person visits for those patients that cannot engage in telemedicine visits?
