Q: Was there an Excludes note change for subcategory G93.4- (other and unspecified encephalopathy) for fiscal year 2021? If so, how will it change any ICD-10-CM reporting and reimbursement for toxic encephalopathy and metabolic encephalopathy going forward?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE), which is good news for organizations.
Q: My organization is considering outsourcing our coding to an offshore company. Does HIPAA apply only to healthcare entities and business associates located within the United States? If so, what would happen if the offshore third party experiences a breach? What are the risks associated with this decision?
This week's note from the instructor is the second article in a two-part series focusing on billing processes for alternative ways of delivering basic hospital outpatient services during the COVID-19 PHE.
Brush up on recent changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines. Some of the major changes include new coding guidelines for COVID-19 and new codes for tick-borne illnesses.
Q: With novel coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns still persisting, patients should be avoiding emergency department (ED) visits when possible. How can case managers help in this process?
