Q: As utilization review case managers, we are often tasked with assessing our hospital's risk for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) denials. What are the most important measures we should be examining?
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Take a closer look at recent Coding Clinic information on coding COVID-19, including ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 antibody testing, virus signs and symptoms, and comorbidities.
Inpatient novel coronavirus (COVID-19) claims will require a positive viral test result to be eligible for the 20% increase in the MS-DRG weighting factor, effective for admissions on or after September 1.
