Case management is a tactical and strategic profession governed by ever-changing regulations. Staying current with regulations is not something a case management leader can do casually or occasionally. The process requires thoughtfulness, broad thinking, and the ability to educate staff and to implement and audit process changes as they relate to new regulations.
Q: In ICD-10-CM, how would you report a patient who is receiving hemodialysis and has chronic kidney disease (CKD) when a failed kidney transplant is also documented?
This week's instructor's note addresses the coding implications of the proposed changes to E/M coding from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, a fact sheet regarding proposals for the Quality Payment Program in 2019, the End-Stage Renal Disease and Durable Medical Equipment proposed rule, and more!
