by Richard D. Pinson, MD, FACP, CCS Q: We have been told we can select ASPEN malnutrition parameters across the clinical contexts for severe malnutrition such as <75% energy requirement for >1 month from the chronic context and moderate muscle and fat loss from the acute context. Is this a proper application of the ASPEN […]
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The following article is drawn from our recent roundtable discussion on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Coding Function. To view the complete roundtable discussion, see The Impact of COVID-19 on the Coding Function: A Roundtable Discussion. MODERATOR: Skilled coders are a valuable resource. As a manager, how do you keep remote coders engaged and […]
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by Sandy Macica, MS, RHIA, CCS While ICD-10-CM/PCS changes typically only come out once a year, the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) often releases codes and reimbursement changes on a quarterly basis. The HCPCS Quarterly Update for July 1, 2018 brought us some new C, G and other codes that are eligible for pass […]
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For 2018, we’ll see the remainder of the approved changes. These changes are meant to ensure both the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets truly represent diagnoses and procedures documented for discharges and patient encounters. Coders will see over 700 changes to the …
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