Interoperability is the way of the future—but is your organization ready? With a historic rule set to transform how patients access their health information, HIM professionals need to review the requirements and collaborate across departments to implement them.
In a hectic work environment, you may find yourself dealing with a constant churn of thoughts and emotions. You may be ruminating about a past case or worrying about the future course of a current one. If this sounds like your situation, there is one strategy you may want to try: mindfulness.
Our coding experts answer questions about CPT reporting for spinal decompression procedures, using medical decision-making to report E/M levels, and more.
For case managers working in hospitals around the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken an emotional toll—one that is not expected to relent any time soon. However, implementing these simple shifts can help maintain a sense of balance and normalcy.
Review coronary anatomy and CPT coding for aortic and iliac repairs, as well as selective procedures used to treat vascular occlusions in the lower extremities.
Q: I've noticed an increase in denials for diagnoses of gram-negative pneumonia. How can we ensure that our providers are accurately documenting the appropriate clinical indicators?
