Pitfalls of HCC Coding Top Risk Areas
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, […]
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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 […]
Fishing for Details to Report Adverse Events, Injuries, and Poisonings in ICD-10-CM
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Stay on the Right Track with HCC Coding
Top Compliance Risks 2021
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