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.
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.
This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System proposed rule, the FY 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule, and more!
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