We are all sitting on the edge of our seats, listening to the latest newscast, waiting to see what will happen next as history unfolds in front of our eyes. This is the most monumental healthcare crisis many of us have seen in our lifetimes. Plus, we are all asked to social-distance. In healthcare, we […]
Coding for EGDs can at times be a bit of a mystery. Trying to understand what is actually being performed can become a bit like an investigation. We have to put together the all breadcrumbs and clues the physician provides us with throughout the operative report to find the right code. We must be able […]
Coding for Injections and Infusions is undoubtedly one of the most common areas of struggle for coders across the country in a variety of settings. It is a real coding conundrum. Whether you struggle with misconceptions about injections, have hydration frustration or struggle with infusion confusion you are not alone. In this session we hope […]
When we think of ambulance services, the first thing that comes to mind is an accident or emergency situation where the ambulance or air transport rushes to the scene to pick up and treat injured individuals. It is also common however for Ambulance services to offer non-emergent transportation. During this training session we will discuss […]
The holiday season is officially upon us. For many of us this is our favorite time of year. From the weather to the food to seeing loved ones that we may not see during the chaos of the rest of the year, the Holiday Season is a joyful time. One of the most exciting things […]
IRF PAI Manual Resource Tool with ICD-10-CM Documentation & Coding Cues
Every so often a computer will need to update itself; for many of us this is a bit of a hassle. We may be at the start of our workday, ready to begin the latest project when that update screen pops up; or maybe it’s the end of the day and we are ready to […]
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced on September 4, the release of the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set containing identifiers and descriptors assigned to each medical, surgical, and diagnostic services available to patients. Trusted since 1966 as the health system’s common language, the CPT code set enables accurate reporting, measurement, analysis, and benchmarking of […]
Living in the age of digital age comes with a lot of conveniences. Most anything you could want to see or know is yours to explore at literally the click of a finger. Access to the internet has opened the world to us in a way our forefathers never could have imagined. While this has […]