News & Analysis

This month's coding Q&A

February 22, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about CPT coding for thrombectomy and atherectomy procedures, remote monitoring technique definitions, and more.

Director’s desk: Successful strategies for appealing denials

February 22, 2023
Case Management Monthly

Due to an evolving regulatory landscape and other factors, case managers are reevaluating approaches to appealing denials.

Complex case: Managing an urgent patient transport

February 22, 2023
Case Management Monthly

Samuel, a case manager, coordinates care for a severe cardiac and lung disease patient who needs a dual transplant.

HIPAA Q&A: Right of access, protecting PHI, and developing proper training and procedures

February 15, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

Rebecca Herold, CDPSE, FIP, CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPT, CISM, CISA, FLMI, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Addressing three common drivers of discharge delays

February 15, 2023
Case Management Monthly

A patient is ready to discharge home or to the next stage of care, but a problem arises that forces them to remain in the hospital. Learn more about the three common causes of discharge delays.

Support coding accuracy when assigning uncommon MS-DRGs

February 15, 2023
HIM Briefings

Uncommon MS-DRGs can be a red flag to auditors even when the encounter is correctly assigned to one. Use these tips to ensure coding and documentation supports the use of these MS-DRGs.

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