Q: Is there ICD-10-CM sequencing guidance for a patient who had a hemorrhagic stroke and then a seizure without a pre-existing seizure disorder? Would it be appropriate to report epilepsy, and are there any inclusion terms we should be aware of?
Case management directors across the country are facing different situations when it comes to case manager recruitment and retention. There is wide variation in how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted hospitals and case management departments.
Q: If a patient writes his or her email address in an illegible fashion and the provider misreads it and then inadvertently sends appointment reminders and other communication to the wrong email address, is the provider at fault? What steps can be taken to avoid such a situation?
This week's note from the instructor focus on billing processes for alternative ways of delivering basic hospital outpatient services during the COVID-19 PHE.
Correct coding for diseases of the blood can be difficult due to the lack of official guidance and the complexity of diagnosis. Clear up confusion by taking a closer look at these codes.
