Question for PPS Coordinators

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When PPS Coordinators Are Expected to “Just Know” ICD-10-CM In many Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), PPS Coordinators play a critical role in reimbursement, compliance, and audit readiness. They influence principal diagnosis selection, comorbidity tiering, and the accuracy of the IRF-PAI — all factors that directly affect payment. Yet one reality continues to surface across facilities […]

CWTC [Episode 210] Happy Birthday Coffee with the Coder®

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IRF Pro Labs Begins January 16th

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Press Release Issued December 18, 2024 AQ Consulting LLC and AQ-IQ LLC are excited to announce the return of the AQ-IQ IRF PRO LAB™ Virtual course, launching January 16, 2025. This comprehensive course is designed to help Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) uncover hidden opportunities to improve financial performance, secure accurate reimbursement, and streamline operations. The […]

CWTC [Episode 207] Telehealth, Conditions with Excludes1 Notes, Potentially Linked Conditions

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FY2025 IRF PPS Final Rule and IRF QRP

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On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to update Medicare payment… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 199] When it Looks Like a Stroke, Can I Report it as a Stroke in IRF?

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CWTC [Episode 190] Proper 7th Characters in the IRF Setting

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CWTC [Episode 188] What’s the Big Deal with Discharge Disposition?

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CWTC [Episode 185] COVID, Currently

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