The phrase “don’t reinvent the wheel” applies well to the development of an outpatient CDI program when a mature inpatient CDI foundation already exists. The challenge is not whether the wheel can be reused, but how to navigate the differences.
Radiation oncology is a specialty utilizing radioelements either externally or internally to treat medical conditions such as cancer. This article serves as a primer for coding radiation oncology services.
This week’s Medicare updates include a deadline extension for the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey, new interpretive guidance for emergency services protocols and provisions, and more!
Our experts answer questions about behavioral health coding, internal coding audits, and coding non-emergency services provided in the emergency department.
As the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other agencies place additional focus on Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment, HIM leaders should do the same.
