Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths in the U.S. Tonya Chandler, RHIT, examines ICD-10-CM reporting for fentanyl use, overdose, symptoms, and dependence through several coding scenarios.
Several proposals in the fiscal year 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule signal that CMS is serious about a major overhaul of MS-DRG severity levels. Review these and other major proposals to help your organization prepare for the release of the final rule.
Surgical osseointegrated bone prostheses have emerged as a popular alternative to hearing aids. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, defines how these devices work and how to report implantation, removal, and replacement of these devices in CPT.
This week’s Medicare updates include FY 2024 ICD-10-CM codes and coding guidelines, a proposed rule on the 340B drug pricing program, guidance on telehealth services, and more!
Coders are now tasked with reporting social determinants of health, or circumstances in patients’ lives that can influence the quality of their life and overall wellbeing. Understand how to improve documentation of these factors and ensure complete and accurate coding.
