Radiation oncology is a specialty utilizing radioelements either externally or internally to treat medical conditions such as cancer. This article serves as a primer for coding radiation oncology services.
Admit type continues to present a significant risk across hospital operations, driven by limited formal education and widespread misinterpretation of national standards.
Our experts answer questions about behavioral health coding, internal coding audits, and coding non-emergency services provided in the emergency department.
As the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other agencies place additional focus on Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment, HIM leaders should do the same.
