Acute hospital care at home is reimbursed the same as if the patient was physically an inpatient in a hospital, with the same documentation requirements, quality measures, and medical necessity guidelines. Learn how strengthening CDI's role in these programs can help support their success.
Coding and billing professionals must ensure that medical record information is accurate, up to date, and compliant. In this article, Holly Cassano, CPC, CRC, defines late entries, corrections, and addendums, and explains the proper methods used to alter health records while maintaining Medicare compliance.
A properly calibrated audit tool is key to uncovering educational opportunities for CDI specialists. Use this expert advice to help your organization get the most out of CDI audits.
A CDI program’s ability to expand is directly dependent on current resources or immediate budgeted resources. Apply these tips to guide your organization's outpatient and ambulatory CDI strategies.
Coding and billing professionals must ensure that medical record information is accurate, up to date, and compliant. In this article, Holly Cassano, CPC, CRC, defines late entries, corrections, and addendums, and explains the proper methods used to alter health records while maintaining Medicare compliance.
The 2023 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes over 60 new codes for intracranial injuries with loss of consciousness, status known. This article covers codes from the 2023 ICD-10-CM update that pertain to traumatic injuries of the brain, specifically the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.
