News & Analysis

November 22, 2023
HIM Briefings

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.

November 15, 2023
Case Management Monthly

After all this time, providers may be asking: Has the 2-midnight rule done the job as intended?

November 15, 2023
Briefings on APCs

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.

November 8, 2023
HIM Briefings

Learn about the changing landscape of physician documentation and its critical significance in supporting accurate reimbursement, coding, quality measures, and resource allocation.

November 8, 2023
Briefings on APCs

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.

November 1, 2023
HIM Briefings

Chronic migraines and epilepsy can be complex diagnoses that require thorough documentation. Review recent ICD-10-CM code updates for these conditions to ensure they're reported correctly.

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