Accurate clinical documentation is the bedrock of the legal medical record, billing, and coding. It is also the most complex and vulnerable part of revenue cycle because independent providers must document according to intricate and sometimes vague rules.
Coders prepared for 2017 with numerous changes to the Official Coding Guidelines for the ICD-10-CM and the addition of many new codes. Quietly waiting in the wings was the updated CPT® Manual for 2017 with its changes waiting to be discovered.
Ever since Pat became a nurse case manager three years ago, both family and friends have reached out to her for healthcare advice. She really doesn’t mind and almost expects it, especially since healthcare can be complex and challenging. By sharing her knowledge as a case manager, Pat can often help people navigate healthcare complexities.
