The disappearing MLN Matters® on total knee arthroplasty is back. CMS reissued it on January 24 with fixes to some—but not all—of the problems in the initial version.
Q: We had a patient with hemorrhagic cystitis. Our preprocedural plan was a cystoscopy with a bladder biopsy and cauterization. How should this be reported in ICD-10-PCS? We are having trouble choosing between Control or another root operation, and we are getting different MS-DRGs depending how the procedure is reported.
This week's note from the instructor uncovers a possible issue with the national jurisdiction of Noridian Healthcare Solutions as the sole Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC).
Q: I recently filed a complaint against my insurance company. The insurance agent who handles my case informed my boss that I filed a complaint against her. Now my boss is mad at me, and I feel like my job is at risk. Is this a HIPAA violation?
Accurate and detailed medical documentation is critical for patient safety and to ensure payment for services rendered. Use these tips to keep clinical trials documentation compliant.
