Code for quality of care, not just reimbursement. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), over 2.5 million people in the United States are affected by pressure ulcers each year, with the total annual cost for treatment [...]
Note conservative Tx attempts before surgery option. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the joining of two bones — the “ball” is the knobby head of the thighbone, or femur, that fits into the “socket” – a [...]
Only report code from category I69- if patient has neurologic deficits. The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting offer numerous instructions you can follow to keep your claims in check. Having to report a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also known [...]
Also: check out the new guidance for reporting COPD. Last month, we covered the office/outpatient time changes you can expect in 2024, but can you recall the new ICD-10 codes that took effect Apr. 1, 2023? How about the ones [...]
Use comprehensive documentation for significant claim denial reduction. Understanding and maneuvering through the intricate realm of medical billing and coding can be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to preventing claim rejections. It’s vital to comprehend how comprehensive documentation [...]
Keep up with digital encounters. Now that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has ended, so have many of the flexibilities you’ve grown accustomed to regarding telehealth and virtual visits. Good news: Not everything will necessarily go back to the [...]
And discover which codes are now unbillable parent codes. What happens outside a patient’s point of care can have a significant impact on their overall health and well-being. And thanks to the latest ICD-10-CM code update, when your eye care [...]
If your provider suspects — or patients confirm — various social determinants of health (SDoH), financial abuse, maltreatment, or neglect, then, as of April 1, 2023, there are 42 new ICD-10-CM codes to use. Keep reading to find out which [...]
Start now to ensure a smooth segue back to ‘normal’ standards. For more than three years, federal and state agencies have waived or relaxed regulatory requirements and expanded reimbursement for services due to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), but [...]
Good news: Changes don’t have to happen overnight. The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is approaching — and you need to update your practice of the upcoming changes. Since the declared start of the PHE in March [...]
