Quality can mean different things to different people, even within the same organization. Learn how to start and frame discussions about quality, patient care, and CDI in a way that's meaningful to physicians.
A postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss of 500 ml or more postvaginal delivery, or greater than 1,000 mL estimated blood loss associated with cesarean delivery. Apply these tips to ensure accurate coding and documentation.
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.
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.