Q: While no one has a crystal ball, I am wondering what changes we might be expecting in the near future as the new administration makes its mark. How might case management be impacted?
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.
The 2021 update to the ICD-10-CM code set introduced 43 new codes to Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. Review new codes for sickle-cell diseases, hemolytic anemias, and cytokine release syndrome.
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?
In a year of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, coding productivity managed to hold steady, according to the results of our 2020 Coding Productivity Survey. Learn how facilities adapted and how yours compares.
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.
