Pitfalls of HCC Coding Top Risk Areas
Though HCCs were first introduced nearly 20 years ago in 2004 it is only recently that real importance has been placed on HCC Coding. HCC codes are used to establish patient-specific payments for the following year by CMS. It is critical that these codes are captured year-round; if we miss or incorrectly capture these codes, […]
Sepsis is a multifactorial disease that can originate from many pathways. It seems to cause considerable confusion amongst coders and often leads us to queries due to a lack of clear documentation. Its symptoms can go from bad to worse in a very short time. One of the areas which adds confusion for coders when […]
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Fishing for Details to Report Adverse Events, Injuries, and Poisonings in ICD-10-CM
Unintentional injuries are the fourth most common cause of death in the US amongst all age groups and the number one cause of death in people of all genders and races for ages 1-44. In 2020 a total of 200,955 people died from unintentional injuries. The leading causes of death due to injury in the […]
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Sepsis, the Conundrum that keeps on giving! Are you experiencing denials or frustrations with payers related to protocols and medical necessity for your sepsis admissions? Listen in as the coder and clinical consultant discuss the recent challenges and solutions related to sepsis reporting. Part 2 will focus on admission protocols, denials and appeals. Our goals […]