Coding managers should not assume that they can review every coding guideline, Coding Clinic, or coding-related issue targeted by the Office of Inspector General. Review considerations for conducting focused internal and external audits.
Jody, a case manager, is managing a complex case that tests every bit of her many years of experience. The patient is Henry, a 70-year-old recovering from a moderately severe stroke.
Palliative care is a phrase that may strike fear and confusion in patients and their family members because it’s commonly associated with hospice. But the true definition of palliative care is specialized support and treatment for people living with a serious illness.
