Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, and Mary A. Johnson, MBA-HM-HI, CPC, review the purpose of modifiers and analyze their integral part in reporting encounters, receiving reimbursement, and promoting continuity of care.
Most fracture cases originate in the ED, so orthopedic coders must understand the various scenarios that may arise based on the patient’s condition and the intent of the performing clinician.
Alysia Minott, CCS, CIRCC, CDIP, explains anatomic and documentation details coding professionals need to know to report cardiac and interventional radiology procedures.
Teresa Seville, RHIT, CCS, explains that a thorough review of ICD-10 updates must include analysis of the addenda, including the index, tabular notes, guidelines, and committee meeting highlights.
This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed rule on Accrediting Organizations, a memorandum on texting patient information and patient orders, and more!
