ACUTE LEUKEMIA WITHOUT CC/MCC DRG Code 836

A recent enforcement case highlights the importance of timely HIPAA-breach reporting. Haste makes waste or so they say, but in the case of notifying the feds about a HIPAA breach the opposite is true. The sooner you alert the HHS [...]

The HHS says there is no excuse for dragging your feet on reporting a HIPAA violation. Haste makes waste or so they say, but in the case of notifying the feds about a HIPAA breach the opposite is true. The [...]

You’ll ditch your current 836.xx options and specify the type of meniscus tear. A tear of meniscus occurs in the knee and is a common sport injury — and with the October 1, 2015 ICD-10 implementation date looming ahead, that [...]

You’ll ditch your current 836.xx options and specify the type of meniscus tear. A tear of meniscus occurs in the knee and is a common sport injury — and with the October 1, 2015 ICD-10 implementation date looming ahead, that [...]

Question: According to my orthopedist’s op note, the patient underwent a medial meniscal repair with debridement of synovitis in the notch and lateral regions and patella femoral synovitis resection. The op note wording, however, is what is throwing me off. Should [...]

Prepare now for more specific knee injury codin.One of the many differences you'll notice in ICD-10-CM is increased options for coding lateral meniscus tears.A lateral meniscus tear refers to tearing of the heavy cartilage (meniscus) that rests on the outside [...]

Prepare now for more specific knee injury coding in 2013. ICD-10-CM is expected to replace ICD-9-CM on Oct. 1, 2013. One of the many differences you'll notice is increased options for coding lateral meniscus tears. A lateral meniscus tear refers [...]

See how all the 'suggested' diagnoses affect your ICD-9 options. To help keep your coding in tip-top shape, read through the real-life report excerpt below, and then explore the "why" behind the codes you should and shouldn't choose. Knock Out [...]

CMS releases a flood of information -- including some on your wish list. It's time to throw away your accumulated collection of OASIS Q&As and download just one document. Have you always wanted access to an integrated set of the [...]

ALJs' independence threatened with new proposed rule.You could have a much tougher time getting a fair shake at the administrative law judge level if a new proposed rule is finalized.The Department of Health and Human Services wants to compel ALJs [...]