This week’s Medicare updates include a fact sheet on the final LCDs for certain skin substitutes, a correction notice regarding the 2026 Inpatient Rehabilitation Prospective Payment System final rule, and more!
Our experts answer questions about emergency transport services, the medical necessity requirements for epidurals to treat chronic pain, and medication noncompliance vs. underdosing.
Q: What considerations should coders keep in mind when referring to problem lists for determining the principal diagnosis and proper sequencing of all documented conditions in the inpatient setting?
