ICD-10-CM codes for traumatic fractures specify the type of bone injury, affected area of the body, and in some cases, the degree of soft tissue damage. Review orthopedic terminology and documentation requirements for traumatic fractures to resolve the coding challenges.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2022 Medicare Parts A&B premiums and deductibles, two advisory opinions, a proposed decision memo on an NCD for low dose CT screening, and more!
COVID-19 has played havoc with CDI metrics at many organizations. Use these expert tips to conduct research on the impact of COVID-19 on case-mix index at your facility.
This week's note from the instructor reviews the inpatient Part A lifetime reserve days and the financial consequences for beneficiaries who elect not to use them.
Calling all revenue cycle and revenue integrity experts: NAHRI is currently seeking speakers for the 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), to be held September 19–20 in Phoenix, Arizona.
This week’s Medicare updates include the repeal of the MCIT and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” Final Rule, updates to surveyors regarding clearing the backlog of surveys due to the COVID-19 PHE, an advisory opinion involving a pain management company, and more!
