Ischemic strokes are complex and all too frequent. Review clinical criteria and ICD-10-CM reporting regularly for this diagnosis to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
HIM professionals will need to look at the big picture to chart a path forward. Learn how respondents to the 2020 HIM Roles and Responsibilities Survey have been affected and how your department compares.
When an organization discovers a hacker infiltrating the network, the natural response is to act quickly and shut down everything.
Of course, it’s important to show urgency in a response, but urgency without a well-constructed, well-rehearsed plan won’t do an organization any good. In fact, it may even exacerbate the issue.
Drafting an effective appeal in response to payer audits and overpayment demands goes beyond just coding and billing; it also often requires a deeper analysis and technical response. Discover methods to improve your appeals strategy with an eye on facts and compliance.
A sound query process is essential to good documentation and correct coding. Find out how your organization’s query practices and CDI productivity compare to others.
