Hospital coding for wound procedures is notoriously difficult, as the process can seem as messy as the injuries themselves. Clarify wound documentation and guidance for reporting wound diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes.
This week’s Medicare updates include the July 2022 update to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System, the withdrawal of the SUNSET final rule, an updated memo on reporting COVID-19 data for hospitals and critical access hospitals, and more!
Coding managers should not assume that they can review every coding guideline, Coding Clinic, or coding-related issue targeted by the Office of Inspector General. Review considerations for conducting focused internal and external audits.
This week’s Medicare updates include new items added to the OIG Work Plan, an announcement about a redesign of the Medicare.gov website, a revised transmittal regarding changes to certain NCDs, and more!
