Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM includes codes for various types of injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes. Review integumentary anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding for burns and superficial injuries.
Under certain circumstances, a service or procedure may be partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician. Read up on the correct application of hospital modifiers -52, -73, and -74 for reduced and discontinued procedural services.
The most recent COVID-19 virus variants have forced hospitals to confront a crunch in patient volume. One of the major challenges has been patient throughput, ensuring a timely transition for patients who no longer require an acute level of hospital care.
This week’s Medicare updates include new additions to the FAQ on Medicare fee-for-service billing during the COVID-19 PHE, updates to the OIG work plan, changes to NCDs, and more!
Joint replacement procedures have gotten a lot of regulatory attention in recent years. These procedures are common and costly, ringing up billions in hospital bills and follow-up care each year.
