Maternal mortality and morbidity are critical issues that continue to affect the healthcare industry worldwide. Delve into the role CDI specialists play in improving data capture related to maternal care in the U.S. and how to engage hospital leaders in initiating an obstetrics clinical documentation program.
This week’s Medicare updates include correction notices for several final rules, an action plan for sickle cell disease, coding instructions for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, and more!
A recent settlement between the Office for Civil Rights and UnitedHealthcare serves as a stark reminder of the importance of HIPAA compliance and the right of patients to access their medical records in a timely manner.
One of the most important ways that identifying social determinants of health (SDOH) can improve healthcare is by improving access to care. Learn how to use screening tools to increase capture of SDOH data.
Critical care coding can challenge both new and seasoned coders. Jessica Miller-Dobbs, CPC, CPC-P, CGIC, offers tips and clarification on reporting critical care services in CPT, as well as sample provider documentation for these services.
