The new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2018, effective October 1, represent significant changes in our documentation and coding practices. In follow-up to last month’s column, let’s discuss additional new codes and their potential impact upon your diagnostic decision-making and documentation.
The 2018 OPPS proposed rule includes potential changes to 340B drug discount payments, the inpatient-only list, packaging for low-level drug administration services, and more.
The new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2018, effective October 1, represent significant changes in our documentation and coding practices. Please consider some of these changes and determine whether your documentation or billing habits require an update.
This month's Q&A answers our readers' questions about releasing protected health information via a health information exchange, sharing patient information with law enforcement, and paper record retention requirments.
