News & Analysis

July 5, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Coders saw extensive code changes and expansion for ICD-10-CM category O35.- in 2023. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG, reviews what coders need to know when reporting fetal conditions affecting the management of the mother.

July 5, 2023
HIM Briefings

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.

June 21, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Encephalopathy refers to any disease of the brain that alters its function or structure. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG, breaks down documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for toxic, acute, and chronic encephalopathy.

June 21, 2023
HIM Briefings

Defining the line between a coder comprehending the record’s meaning and interpreting documentation can be a challenge. Consider these ways to improve documentation and foster critical thinking in coders.

June 14, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revised fact sheet on Part D vaccines, billing guidelines for gender-specific services, a one-time change to the annual average 96-hour patient length of stay calculation for CAHs, and more!

June 14, 2023
HIM Briefings

There are many things that can go awry during gestation resulting in a neonate with temporary or permanent health conditions. Physicians have found ways to treat many congenital defects in utero, enabling the neonate to be born without defects. Review coding guidelines for fetal surgeries.

Pages