IRF Transition: (Part 6 Improving Paddle Power) Techniques for UB-04 Coders Only

Inpatient Rehab coding offers unique challenges which are not limited to the challenges of coding for the IRF-PAI. The UB-04 comes with a different set of guidelines and expectations. These multi-faceted challenges for IRF coding have not diminished with the advent of ICD-10. This session is specific to UB-04 coders, addressing their unique issues and concerns regarding ICD-10.

This course authored by Paula Digby.

Course Topics:

• The Benefits and Background of ICD-10
• Variances between UB-04 and the IRF-PAI
• Choosing a Principle Diagnosis for the UB-04 in the IRF Setting
• Choosing Secondary Diagnoses for the UB-04 in the IRF Setting
• IRF-Specific Diagnoses for the UB-04
• Case Examples