Learn which rules and regulations are changing as providers navigate the post-COVID-19 public health emergency transition period to full OCR compliance with HIPAA telehealth rules.
Coders are now tasked with reporting social determinants of health, or circumstances in patients’ lives that can influence the quality of their life and overall wellbeing. Understand how to improve documentation of these factors and ensure complete and accurate coding.
Coders saw extensive code changes and expansion for ICD-10-CM category O35.- in 2023. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG, reviews what coders need to know when reporting fetal conditions affecting the management of the mother.
This week’s Medicare updates include guidance on the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies pathway, the July 2023 versions of the OPPS Addendum A and B files, and more!
As CDI programs are created or renewed, the main focus tends to be on the CDI department structure: its policies, education, staffing needs, and key performance indicators (KPI). Hone your understanding of appropriate CDI KPIs.