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Assessment:
Bolster Your Wound Documentation for ICD-10
Look to the WOCN for training resources. Accurately documenting ulcers is a challenge ... Read more
Diagnosis Coding:
Turn to Symptom Codes in These 3 Situations
Definitive condition doesn’t always rule out symptom code. As a home health code... Read more
Therapy Assessment:
Don't Let Documentation Disconnects Derail Your Claims
Make sure the OASIS synchs up with therapy documentation. Home health therapy claims c... Read more
Medical Review:
11 Therapy Elements Help Prevent Denials
Check your therapists’ documentation against this MAC’s requirements. If y... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Code Completely for Pressure Ulcers
Question: Our new patient has a stage 3 pressure ulcer on her right buttock, a stag... Read more
ICD-10:
Watch for New Seventh Character Guidelines
Last minute update could cost you case mix points. While much of the logic in the ICD-... Read more
Item Focus:
M2010/M2015: Bolster Outcomes With Thorough Medication Education
You don’t have to provide all the education to take credit for M2015. Is your pa... Read more
Tool:
Ask the Right Questions at Intake
Use this form to gather important details. Your data collection accuracy starts at the... Read more
Reader Question:
Know Which Diagnoses Count as 'Other'
Question: I have a question about OASIS item M1023 — Other diagnoses. I know ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Look to Chapter 14 for Infected Cystostomy
Question: Our new patient was referred to home health with a new diagnosis of conge... Read more
Wound Care:
Brush Up On Ulcer Etiology to Improve Outcomes and Coding Accuracy
Get the background on these ICD-10 coding differences. Before you can care for —... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Update Your Ulcer Coding for ICD-10
Do you know which ulcers require two codes to report? Brushing up on ulcer coding guid... Read more
OASIS:
Avoid Hospitalizations and Boost Your Outcomes with These Expert Tips
Intake staff can play a key role in OASIS accuracy. A timely assessment is one factor ... Read more
ICD-10 Transition News:
CMS Weighs in on Coding for Claims Spanning Oct. 1
Prepare for HIPPS code inconsistencies. The ICD-10 implementation deadline is less tha... Read more
Full Steam Ahead for ICD-10
Docs get a deadline break, but you don’t. You might have been holding out hope f... Read more
Reader Question:
Use Clinical Judgement When Answering M2102
Question: Our new patient’s daughter lives in another town, but she has been ... Read more
ICD-10 Coding:
Know Where to Turn When Coding Neoplasms in ICD-10
Make sure you master the exceptions to the rules. Coding for neoplasms in ICD-10 isn&r... Read more
Quality Measures:
Are Your OASIS Responses Costing Your Agency?
Nine measures factor into your star rating. Starting this month, prospective patients ... Read more
Tool:
Boost Your Star Ratings with these Tips
Start with a thorough assessment and good documentation. The first step with the outco... Read more
Assessment:
Don't Overlook Coordination at End of Episode
Take time to update the 485 for recerts. Many home health agencies struggle with coord... Read more
OASIS-C1:
Get Your Dates Straight for ICD-10 and OASIS-C1/ICD-10
Know which forms and code set to use when for episodes spanning the transition date. O... Read more
Try These Strategies for Easier Coding as the Transition Draws Near
You’re bound to get confused about which form to use and which code set to report ... Read more
Quality Measures:
Ramp Up OASIS Training to Boost Star Ratings
Reimbursement and outcomes aren’t the only measures that depend on your OASIS answ... Read more
Item Focus:
M1100: Break Down Patient Living Situation for Better Results
Paid helpers don’t always count as assistance. Fitting your patient’s livi... Read more
HIPAA:
Protect PHI on Your Clinicians' Mobile Devices
Passwords are no cure-all. For clinicians in the field, smartphones, tablets, and lapt... Read more
OASIS-C1/ICD-10:
Prepare for OASIS-C1/ICD-10 Changes to Diagnosis Coding
Once-powerful M1025 loses its payment impact. Now that it’s full speed ahead for... Read more
ICD-10:
Get Your ICD-10 Transition Plan Up To Speed
Enlist all employees in your planning to make certain you’re not missing essential... Read more
Strategies:
Don't be Afraid to Ask: Questions Can Pave Your Way to Better OASIS Results
Are you making this ‘dumb question’ mistake? Whether you’re completi... Read more
Clip & Save:
Trust these Resources for Reliable Answers
Don’t get left in the dark! Know where to find the coding and OASIS answers you ne... Read more
ICD-10:
Are You Ready For Aftercare and Post-Surgical Complication Coding in ICD-10?
Remember to read the notes for increased accuracy. Coding for aftercare may be a regul... Read more
OASIS Submission:
Match Up Your HIPPS Codes Or Pay The Price
Watch out for medical review. If you’ve noticed a change in the way your claims ... Read more
Reimbursement:
Expect Reimbursement Reduction for Missing OASIS Assessments
Missing OASIS assessments will soon cause your agency more trouble than denied claims. F... Read more
Eligibility:
Are Your Claims in Jeopardy Under this Diabetes LCD?
Only one MAC has these claims in the crosshairs, but you shouldn’t rest easy just ... Read more
Assessment:
Safeguard Your Insulin Injection Claims With A Self-Injection Ability Assessmen
Consider a referral for PT or OT evaluation. Background: The Centers for Medicare &... Read more
ICD-10 Coding:
4 Tips to Perfect Your ICD-10 Psychiatric Coding
Sequencing is key to correct coding for dementia. ICD-10 will change some aspects of c... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Make the ICD-10 Transition with Dementia Coding
Question: Your 52-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with dementia due to early-on... Read more
ICD-10:
Test Your ICD-10 Circulatory Condition Coding
Don’t miss this MI update. Are you feeling confident about your ICD-10 coding fo... Read more
PPS:
CMS Has An Eye On Your Insulin Injection Visits
Thorough assessment documentation and diagnosis coding are essential to supporting your ... Read more
Look to the OASIS to Support Insulin Injection Claims
Your OASIS responses can help support your claims for insulin injections — but onl... Read more
Do Your Diagnosis Codes Support Need for Insulin Injections?
Wondering exactly which patients the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services thinks... Read more
LCDs:
Safeguard Your Insulin Injections Claims
You must have the HbA1c results in the medical record for your diabetic patients. You&... Read more
Item Focus:
Don't Miss this M2250 Update
You need physician authorization for all but these two interventions. OASIS item M2... Read more
Audits:
3 OASIS Mistakes Guaranteed to Torpedo Your Claims
What kind of story does your OASIS assessment tell auditors? When your OASIS documenta... Read more
Is it a LUPA?
When you get a referral for a patient who doesn’t qualify for a full episode of ca... Read more
ICD-10:
Brush Up on Coding for Diseases of the Circulatory System
Mind this acute change with myocardial infarctions. As a home health coder, you need a... Read more
F2F:
Bolster F2F Documentation with a Thorough OASIS
Key: Your documentation should corroborate the physician’s. The new face-to-face... Read more
Edits:
CMS Ups the Ante on Manifestation Coding
New coding-focused edit took effect Jan. 1. Make certain you’ve mastered manifes... Read more
Reader Question:
Weave Your Way through This Hoarding Scenario
Question: Our new patient is a hoarder. Can we report her hoarding as disruptive be... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Will Your Circulatory System Coding Pass the Test?
Specifics may change, but much logic remains the same. Now that you’ve brushed u... Read more
Diagnosis Coding:
Clinicians: Don't Miss this Coding Detail in the Updated OASIS Guidance Manual
It’s time to take a look at your coding policy. While the OASIS-C1 was originall... Read more
Diagnosis Coding:
Beware Increased Emphasis on Clinician Sequencing
Accurate coding takes more than just looking up a code in a book. Overall, there are n... Read more
Policies:
Include 5 Key Components For a Successful Coding Policy
Don’t overlook your correction process. Your agency’s ICD-9 coding policy ... Read more
Follow This Proven Sequencing Method
As a clinician, how do you determine the primary and secondary diagnoses? Make certain y... Read more
Face-To-Face:
Will Your F2F Burden Grow in 2015?
Good news: New F2F documentation doesn’t always require a new F2F visit. The 201... Read more
ICD-10:
Full Steam Ahead for ICD-10
Take a 3-pronged approach to gearing up for transition day. The Oct. 1 ICD-10 implemen... Read more
Conquering Case Mix:
Say Goodbye to 200 Case Mix Diagnoses in 2015
Two OASIS items also lose their scoring impact. Your case mix diagnoses list has been ... Read more
OASIS-C1/ICD-9:
Bid Flu Season Confusion Farewell with OASIS-C1
Reorganization takes the guesswork out of vaccine items. The flu vaccine OASIS questio... Read more
Boost Your Pneumonia Vaccine Reporting Accuracy
The flu vaccine items aren’t the only inoculation questions to get a welcome makeo... Read more
ICD-10:
Get the Truth About these ICD-10 Myths
Don’t delay your ICD-10 preparations. The official transition date to the ICD-10... Read more
OASIS Accuracy:
Don't Let Assumptions Make a Mess of Your OASIS Accuracy
Are you 100 percent confidently wrong? Even good clinicians can fall victim to poor da... Read more
Assessment:
Beware these OASIS Assumptions
Tip: Ability isn’t the only factor to consider when assessing bathing independence... Read more
Reader Question:
Settle this Joint Argument
Question: I’m hoping you can help settle a disagreement. My coworker and I ca... Read more
Reader Question:
Solve an Ulcer Stage Challenge
Question: When there is eschar present in the wound, does that mean a pressure ulce... Read more
Item Focus:
M1309: Know When A Pressure Ulcer Qualifies As Worsened
Don’t miss this Unstageable update. The biggest and most anticipated change on t... Read more
Diagnosis Coding:
Prepare For ICD-10 Pressure Ulcer Changes
Don’t fall into this unspecified trap. Coding accurately for pressure ulcers can... Read more
OASIS-C1:
Follow 3 Steps for OASIS-C1 Preparedness
Your ICD-10 transition may go smoother if you implement this OASIS-C1 advice. The fina... Read more
OASIS Submission:
Does Your OASIS Submission Meet the Mark?
Prepare for another OASIS impact on your Reimbursement. Your focus on choosing the mos... Read more
Reader Question:
Know the OASIS Definition of Worsening for Pressure Ulcers
Question: Our patient had a Stage IV pressure ulcer that became infected during the... Read more
Reader Question:
Ambulation Counts with Medication Management
Question: How should we respond to M2020 — Management of oral medications and... Read more
Available Years:  2015  2014