News & Analysis

June 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about reporting ED encounters for suspected COVID-19, documenting time for telehealth and telemedicine, and more.  

June 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

The American Hospital Association recently published a Coding Clinic Advisor FAQ regarding ICD-10-CM coding for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This article takes a closer look at the main topics addressed in the FAQ, including ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 antibody testing, virus signs and symptoms, and comorbidities.

May 29, 2020
Case Management Monthly

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities are either working at a frenetic pace to treat an increasing number of sick patients or frantically preparing themselves for what’s yet to come.

May 29, 2020
News & Insights

Q: Would it be appropriate to report an E/M visit code with a CPT code for wound debridement?

May 28, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at billing and payment policies for swing beds during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

May 28, 2020
News & Insights

Q: When our physicians need to talk to a patient’s family about the status of the patient, they usually can do so in a private room near the waiting area. But there have been instances when the private rooms are occupied and the physicians must discuss the status of a patient in the waiting room or in the hallway. Is this permissible under HIPAA?

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