• 1 Hospital Coding: Note These Rules to Make Proper Observation Code Choice

• 2 Hospital Coding: Count Days Before Using Subsequent Observation Codes

• 3 Ask An Expert: Take This Advice When Coding for APNs

• 4 ICD-10: Provide Deep Dx Detail With 7th Character, X Placeholder Smarts

• 5 Reader Question: No Physical Exam? Established E/M Possible

• 6 Reader Question: Validate Provider Signatures Before Filing Claims

• 7 Reader Question: Get ABN If Medicare Might Not Pay

• 8 You Be the Coder: E/M and Earwax Removal