Diane Pittman, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CCD-O, and April Russell, MBA, CPC, CPC-P, COC, CRC, CCDS-O, explain how reporting ICD-10-CM social determinants of health, their context, and coder feedback can influence natural language understanding.
Michael Malohifo’ou, RN, MBA, PhD, explains how excessive use of emergency departments can result in unfavorable outcomes. He also assesses the complicated relationships between EDs, social determinants of health ICD-10-CM coding, and mental and behavioral health CPT services.
The 2024 ICD-10-CM update added 36 codes to the now nearly 400 codes in category M80.- (osteoporosis with current pathological fracture). The additional codes add further specificity for pelvis fractures due to age-related osteoporosis.
A scan of healthcare news sources or the Office of Inspector General work plan often finds psychiatry and mental health practices under scrutiny. Laurie Bouzarelos, MHA, CPC, reviews revenue cycle functions, provider contracting/credentialing, and coding and documentation tips to avoid denials.
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.