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Q&A: Querying for acute respiratory failure

January 18, 2021
Medicare Web

Q: Acute respiratory failure is consistently one of our top denied diagnoses. We've tried to address common documentation errors through education but are still seeing issues. How can our CDI staff and coders create more effective queries for this condition?

CDI tips for top denied diagnoses

January 13, 2021
HIM Briefings

Organizations continue to struggle with denials for conditions such as sepsis and pneumonia. Review your processes and then apply these expert tips to help turn the tide.

Unpack CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for OB complications

January 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Hospital coding for pregnancy-related services requires a detailed understanding of the CPT® global obstetric (OB) package and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for maternal care management. This article details hospital coding for pregnancy and delivery complications and procedures used to treat them.

Essential strategies for clinical validation

December 23, 2020
HIM Briefings

Clinical validation queries are challenging to generate and format. Apply these strategies to steer clear of pitfalls and ensure success.

Q&A: Preparing revenue cycle education for clinical staff

December 21, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: What are some key revenue cycle topics that should be included in education geared toward clinical staff?

FY 2021 ICD-10-CM code update introduces new codes for CSF leaks and more

December 16, 2020
HIM Briefings

Brush up on recent code changes for nervous system conditions.

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