Case managers have had to make many adjustments during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but one of the more challenging aspects has been adapting to new ways of communicating with other members of the care team, according to industry experts.
Q: We are confused about which body part value in ICD-10-PCS should be captured for an incision and drainage (I&D) of a perianal abscess of the left buttocks because the physician documented both “perianal” and “left buttocks.”
This week’s Medicare updates include a revised section in the COVID-19 Medicare billing FAQs, a fact sheet on the IVIG demonstration, an updated COVID-19 fraud alert, and more!
Hospitals and health systems are facing billions in lost revenue in 2021, even under the most optimistic scenarios, according to a recent report released by the AHA.
