Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

Boost your efficiency using infusion documentation sheets.Accurate infusion coding starts by mastering the fundamentals."You must have documentation of the exact drug, amount given, route of administration, and start/stop times at minimum to code properly," says Shelly Noll, CPC, who works in oncology, hematology, and radiation for Rockwood Clinic in Spokane, Wash.Read on to see why these four areas are so important to your coding accuracy.1. Simplify Matching Drug Names to DocumentationEach drug a patient receives may have multiple names, including a generic name and various brand names. Your documentation may include any of these, so you've got to be on the ball to match the drug name to the proper HCPCS code.Try this: An infusion documentation sheet that shows both brand names and generic or chemical names for the drugs you infuse can be very helpful, says Melanie D. Kramer, CPC, certified clinic coder for Bozeman Deaconess Health Group in [...]