Home Health ICD-9/ICD-10 Alert
Inservice Education:
Catch Up On Home Care Coding Changes For 2008
Published on Mon Nov 26, 2007
Don’t let October ICD-9-CM coding changes distract you from the major coding revisions due Jan. 1.
If you missed hearing coding expert Judy Adams explain the 2008 major coding revisions in her 90-minute audioconference "Coding Changes Ahead Under the 2008 PPS Refinements," on Sept. 18, don’t despair. Order a CD or transcript at 800-508-2582 or online at http://www.audioeducator.com. Home Health ICD-9 Alert subscribers qualify for 15 percent off the cost of the conference by mentioning the newsletter and code 15%OFFAUDIOHH.
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Catch Up On Home Care Coding Changes For 2008
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Hire Coders With Home Health Background
Question: In a previous issue, you mentioned that many agencies hire professional coders. What is [...] - Reader Questions:
Keep Kidney Failure Codes In Check
Question: How do I know when to list a code for renal insufficiency rather than [...] - Reader Questions:
Cross Out Syndrome X Code For Diabetic Patients
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Documentation Is Key With Diabetes, Nephropathy
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