News & Analysis

April 29, 2020
News & Insights

Q: The use of telemedicine and telehealth has expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should case managers be aware of when determining the most viable telemedicine options for patients?

April 24, 2020
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Q: When would you use the ICD-10-CM codes for opioid or marijuana use when no mental, behavioral, or other disorder is connected? I’m specifically thinking of codes F11.90 (opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated) and F12.90 (cannabis use, unspecified, uncomplicated).

April 23, 2020
News & Insights

Q: Regarding patient portals, to what degree is it the individual’s responsibility to keep his or her health information private? Would the healthcare organization be liable if someone else obtained the individual’s login credentials—perhaps if the individual is known to use the same password for many applications—and accessed the records?

April 22, 2020
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Q: What are the essential steps to addressing some of the communication gaps that exist among primary care physicians, hospitals, and other providers?

April 20, 2020
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Q: Do National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits apply to all claims or do they only apply to Medicare claims?

April 17, 2020
News & Insights

Q: How would you report an E/M visit for a new patient who was exposed to COVID-19 and sent to a diagnostic testing site?

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