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IRF Education Is More Than a Course: Why AQ-IQ Students Say the Support Makes the Difference

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Helping IRF professionals learn with confidence through practical education, expert guidance, and ongoing support. “At AQ-IQ, we know our students aren’t professional students. They’re PPS Coordinators, coders, directors, clinical liaisons, and leaders who spend all day solving complex problems before they ever log into class.” Today’s IRF professionals aren’t looking for just another IRF training […]

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 171] Symptoms on the Claim Form, Diabetes and Gangrene in IRF, Post Surgical Admission Reporting

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CWTC [Episode 168] Compliance Plans, Peer Practices, Attention to Trach

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CWTC [Episode 160] UB vs IRF PAI, Current Problems,

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CWTC [Episode 146] Discharge Day Reporting, DM and Neuropathy, Non Physician Documentation

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CWTC [Episode 140] Reporting Autism, Sequencing for Etiologic, Uncertain Dx for IRF PAI and UB

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During the “Insiders” portion of Episode 140, Paula Digby describes CPT modifiers affecting the payment for that service. Nancy asked… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 122] Debility vs Medically Complex in IRF, Brain Injury due to PRES

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Paula Digby tells us in the “Insiders” portion her personal experience with COVID and a new code for Post COVID… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 109] Venipuncture at RHC, IRF Etiologic, and Low Blood Sugar Reporting

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During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Heather Bryans tells why Valentine’s Day is associated with the heart and explains how to correctly report CAD and Heart Failure. Our first question is from a Rural Health Clinic, where Sandy wonders about billing for venipuncture to commercial insurance payers. Ramona asks for clarification on selecting the Impairment Group […]