Inpatient Facility Coding & Compliance Alert
Prepare Now for New and Revised Diagnostic Imaging Standards
Changes to be implemented in two phases beginning July 2014. Diagnostic imaging standards for accredited [...]
ED Facility Levels Are Safe From Cuts in 2014
Good news: Payment levels also increase in 2014 OPPS final rule. Emergency Department (ED) facility [...]
Here's Your Handy Guide to 2014 ED Facility Reporting
Hint: Clinic visit coding gets streamlined. The table below summarizes the facility reporting of ED [...]
Watch These CMS Instructions When Part B Inpatient Billing Applies
Tip: Timely filing is your first hurdle to conquer. The Federal Register outlining IPPS policies [...]
Fractured Surgical Neck of Humerus
Question: A patient fell while intoxicated and was admitted because of a fractured humerus (surgical [...]
Begin With 428.0 for Congestive Heart Failure
Question: A patient was admitted with chest pain and diagnosed with congestive heart failure. She [...]
Stick With Single Code When Same Mesh Covers Two Hernias
Question: I’m coding for a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (right side) for a patient covered [...]
Watch for Difference Between First Round TURP and Repeat Laser
Question: A patient underwent laser vaporization of a portion of the prostate (52648) by an [...]
Steer Clear of Modifier 25 for PTs
Question: Do you know if Medicare requires modifiers to be in a specific order? For [...]
Get Familiar With Different Characters for Some ICD-10-PCS Coding
Question: I know that the diagnosis codes under ICD-10-PCS will have seven characters and that [...]