Q: We had a patient with hemorrhagic cystitis. Our preprocedural plan was a cystoscopy with a bladder biopsy and cauterization. How should this be reported in ICD-10-PCS? We are having trouble choosing between Control or another root operation, and we are getting different MS-DRGs depending how the procedure is reported.
Q: I recently filed a complaint against my insurance company. The insurance agent who handles my case informed my boss that I filed a complaint against her. Now my boss is mad at me, and I feel like my job is at risk. Is this a HIPAA violation?
This week's note from the instructor uncovers a possible issue with the national jurisdiction of Noridian Healthcare Solutions as the sole Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC).
Accurate and detailed medical documentation is critical for patient safety and to ensure payment for services rendered. Use these tips to keep clinical trials documentation compliant.
This week’s Medicare updates include comment dates for a proposed rule on interoperability and patient access, changes to the quality rating system for Nursing Home Compare, a fact sheet on the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program for 2021, and more!
