While it can be challenging to define your organization's legal health record (LHR), one health system in Denver is proving that collaboration and perseverance can lead to an effective LHR and EHR.
Coding for sepsis requires a strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines, as well as complete and accurate documentation. That's not a surprise to any coding professional. They need those two elements to successfully code any medical record.
Beginning January 1, 2015, physicians will no longer need to provide certification for an inpatient admission unless the admission is expected to last for at least 20 days or the case is an outlier.
This week’s updates include modifications to Medicare Shared Systems and an emergency update to CY 2015 MPFSDB. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.
This week’s updates include updates to the ASC payment system and notice of new interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.