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, […]
Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and… Please log in to view this content.
Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and… Please log in to view this content.
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
During the “Insiders” portion Heather Bryans reminds us of the importance of being your own healthcare advocate. During Episode 125,… Please log in to view this content.
Stay on the Right Track with HCC Coding
Top Compliance Risks 2021
In Episode 106 Paula Digby answers a concern about which documents may be used for coding in the IRF setting, specifically addressing the Pre-Admission Screen and the Plan of Care. Another topic is whether one can bill anything higher than 99211 for a pharmacist seeing patients in a physician practice. Congratulations to Judy for winning […]