Coding:
Catch These OASIS Coding Discrepancies To Stay Out Of The Spotlight
Published on Tue Aug 25, 2009
Your software might help, but your coding staffers are crucial. A streamlined coding process keeps your coding on the mark. See how one agency keeps its coding in tune. Coding scenario: Chuck Berning, RHIA, HCS-D, with Sharp Home Care in San Diego, recently received the following referral notes for a new patient: Patient is an 86-year-old woman who was recently discharged from the hospital for treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI) and weakness. Her medical history includes chronic lower extremity lymphedema, restless leg syndrome, dietcontrolled diabetes, and an open reduction internal fixation of her left femur 2001. She used a brace on her left leg at some point in adult life, reason unknown. She lives in her own two-story home with her husband and son. She uses a scooter on the first floor and walker on the second floor. She will have a stair lift installed next month. She [...]