Compare multiple birth deliveries in ICD-9-CM andICD-10-PCS
By Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA COBGCObstetric coding has always been challenging for coders. Coding multiple births is particularly difficult. Coders may face a variety of scenarios in...
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By Lisa A. EramoEighty-nine percent of hospitals are experiencing Recovery Auditor (RA) activity, according to RACTrac data from the third quarter 2012. “If you’re audited, you will be denied,” says...
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A sample policy in our Coding Sample Policies and Forms section:Physician query sample policyAlso on JustCoding Platinum:Did you see this in our section HIM Sample Policies and Forms?ICD-10 preparation...
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View ArticleProduct of the week: Medical Necessity 2013: Reduce Risk and Overturn Denials...
Facing a lengthy and inconsistent appeals process justifying medical necessity? Join HCPro at 1 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, April 18 for the live audio conference Medical Necessity 2013: Reduce Risk...
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Q:Can you clarify the requirements surrounding the use of E codes? We have been working on documentation concerns related to patient safety indicator (PSI) 15 and wonder if E codes are required. Can a...
View ArticleHealthcare News: Medical necessity continues to pique Recovery Auditor curiosity
Medical necessity for cardiovascular procedures is the top overpayment issue for three out of the four Recovery Auditors in FY 2013 first quarter (October 2012–December 2012), according to the most...
View ArticleCoded data drives much more than reimbursement
Researcher Bill Rudman, PhD, RHIA, says he didn’t fully understand the implications of codes that coders assign until he was sitting around a table with several criminal justice officials who said that...
View ArticleDon't let office politics detract from coding accuracy and efficiency
By Lois Mazza, CPCOffice politics are a fact of life for those of us who work with others. It’s something we must learn to deal with regardless of whether we work in a business office, medical office,...
View ArticleBreathe easy when coding mechanical ventilation: Consider these tips
By Lisa A. EramoThe OIG is taking a closer look at mechanical ventilation, according to its FY 2013 Work Plan. Is your hospital doing the same? In particular, the Work Plan states the following: We...
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