Surgery type depends on specifics of condition. When a patient is suffering from craniosynostosis, surgery may be necessary as soon as possible — as this is a condition that affects newborns and infants and treatment windows can be narrow. Just [...]
Increasing cap overages, ratio of for-profit providers concerns the advisory body. Take a look at the facts and figures the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recently put into policy and lawmakers hands to aid in decision-making about hospice reimbursement and other [...]
MedPAC highlights an average live discharge rate of 43% for 10% of hospices. MedPAC lines up a lot of facts to support its recommendations for a rate freeze and 20 percent cut to the per beneficiary cap. But hospices see [...]
Question: Should I code Epstein-Barr with new 2008 code 058.89 (Other human herpesvirus infection)? Ohio Subscriber Answer: No, you should code Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection as 075 (Infectious mononucleosis). Ingenix includes "Definition: Acute infection by Epstein-Barr virus" following the code, [...]
Plus, welcome several new family history codesEvery fall, you-re faced with a slew of new diagnosis codes, and this year will be no different. Take a look at these highlights now to be sure you-re prepared by the time Oct. [...]
Final list will appear in early summerIn the fall, you will have some new ICD-9 codes to get used to because ICD-9 2008 will take effect Oct. 1.Coders who want to stay ahead of the curve should note these ICD-9 [...]
New codes show medical necessity, pathologist's diagnosisFrom herpesvirus lab tests to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnoses, you-ll need to know the fall ICD-9 code lineup if you want to get paid for your work.Get ready now to avoid deleted codes and start [...]
Look for final list in early June In the fall, you will have some new ICD-9 codes to get used to because ICD-9 2008 will take effect Oct. 1.Coders who want to stay ahead of the curve should note these ICD-9 [...]
Don't code -runny nose- every time you see oneAlthough new entries for -runny nose- and -scratchy throat- might make you think you-ve hit the jackpot, you should reserve these diagnoses for specific cases. Get the lowdown on when to use [...]
ICD-9 2008 brings changes for 2 herpesvirus infections, recognizes infant botulismWhen new ICD-9 codes go into effect this fall, correct coding mandates that you update your superbill with new codes for roseola, Parvovirus and infant botulism.The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention released [...]
