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.
Various analyses must be conducted to maintain compliance, assist with charge capture, solve account edits, and review any possible coding trends or issues that may cause claim delays, denials, or unnecessary rework. Learn how to effectively leverage this data to improve processes and protect revenue.
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a roadmap for accurate diagnosis coding. Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P, unpacks fundamental ICD-10-CM coding concepts.
In August, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with New England Dermatology P.C., known as New England Dermatology and Laser Center, over the improper disposal of PHI, which is a potential HIPAA Privacy Rule violation.
Many healthcare systems are looking at how to expand their CDI program to include outpatient and ambulatory settings. Jennifer Boles, BS, COC, CRC, CCDS-O, explores her ambulatory CDI program’s success and offers advice for those looking to expand.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a data brief on billing risks associated with Medicare telehealth services during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
