Medical Coding and the End of the PHE

Building a Firm Foundation in the ED

Webinar “Building a Firm Foundation in the ED” Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Noon Eastern

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Portions of ancient architectural structures remain to this day as a testament to firm foundations. Healthcare organizations need firm foundations to weather the storms of ever-changing reimbursement schemas. The risks to architectural wonders includes time and weather. The risks for Emergency Departments include charge-capture and documentation of services. Listen to this presentation to gain an […]

CWTC [Episode 161] Queries

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. Listen in for twenty minutes or so every other Monday and send in your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® To receive […]

Pitfalls of HCC Coding Top Risk Areas

Webinar “The Pitfalls of HCC Coding” Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1pm Eastern

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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, […]

Webinar “Get Comfy with SOFA and Sepsis” Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 1pm Eastern

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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 […]

CWTC [Episode 152] Injections, Infusions, Hydrations, Oh My

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. Listen in for twenty minutes or so every other Monday and send in your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® To receive […]

Fishing for Details to Report Adverse Events, Injuries, and Poisonings in ICD-10-CM