Coding Order and RVUs

On , in Your Toughest Case, by AQ-IQ LLC

I have a question about the order we are billing the caths, etc~ for example if we bill 93458-26, 59 and 92928 The RVU is actually higher on 92928 since we are using the -26 modifier on the cath… should we be reversing the order to   92928 and 93458-26,59   ? I am asking since […]

ICD-10-CM for Neurology

ICD-10-PCS: Sections and Terminology

Tracheostomy Status vs Attention to Tracheostomy

On , in Your Toughest Case, by AQ-IQ LLC

I remember that you explained the difference between tracheostomy status and attention to tracheostomy. Can you please clarify the difference between the two so that I can make sure I am correct          (Anonymous) V44.0 is tracheostomy status – Artificial Opening Status (without need for care per the ICD manual). V55.0 is attention to trach: – Attention to […]

ACMO: Diabetes– HC711-A, HC711-M, HC711-D, LB100-A, LB200-A, LB100-D

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This episode of “A Clinical Minute” has Dr. Digby describing Diabetes. Some of the terms he mentions are: acetone, acidic, adult onset, beta cell, blood pressure, capillary beds, detoxifying, diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic sores, dialysis, fruity breath, gestational, glucose, high blood glucose, high blood sugar, hyperglycemia, insulin, insulin receptors, insulin […]

Welcome Finally Friday Guests

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Is your Emergency Department guilty of bleeding the revenue from your hospital? Does the hemorrhage seem uncontrollable? Perhaps your CFO has just noticed the dripping of revenue out the ER door and is looking for a tourniquet. Our expert auditors agree that a high percentage of PPS hospitals are bleeding from the ED. Paula Digby […]

CPT© Coding Injections & Infusions

ICD-10-CM: OB/GYN

IPPS Proposed Rule FY2015

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CMS issued a proposed rule on April 20, 2014 that would update fiscal year (FY) 2015 Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient stays at general acute care and long-term care hospitals (LTCHs).  This rule builds on the Obama administration’s efforts through the Affordable Care Act to promote improvements in hospital care that will lead […]