Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can have serious consequences. Follow these tips to ensure accurate clinical validation and coding for AKI for effective patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
One of the most important, and sometimes one of the most challenging, initiatives for providers is the National Correct Coding Initiative’s procedure-to-procedure edits. Consider this expert insight on how to apply them and their role in ensuring correct coding.
2024 CPT manuals contain several changes related to integrated peripheral and spinal neurostimulator systems. The seven code additions, four code revisions, and new guidelines clarify when coders should use permanent procedure codes from the nervous system chapter vs. a Category III code.
Learn about the changing landscape of physician documentation and its critical significance in supporting accurate reimbursement, coding, quality measures, and resource allocation.
Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, writes about the complexities of reporting and billing for certain ED services, as well as what coders should watch out for in documentation.
