To ensure ICD-10-PCS coding accuracy and appropriate MS-DRG assignment, inpatient coders must understand the device being inserted and how to apply the coding conventions and guidelines for pacemaker-related procedure coding.
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CE Articles | Review ICD-10-PCS reporting, MS-DRG assignment for pacemakers | Sarah Nehring, CCS, CCDS, says to ensure ICD-10-PCS coding accuracy and appropriate MS-DRG assignment, inpatient coders must understand the device being inserted and how to apply the coding conventions and guidelines for pacemaker-related procedure coding. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription. |
CHF: Examining the clinical indicators for better reporting | Joel Moorhead, MD, PhD, CPC, writes that certain clinical indicators provide strong support for a diagnosis of acute-on-chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) in adults. Because of this, it’s important for inpatient coders to familiarize themselves with baselines and clinical indicators in order to ensure accurate reporting. |
CDI in the time of COVID-19: Lessons learned from the pandemic | To deal with the rising rate of infection and increased hospital admissions for extraordinarily sick patients due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), CDI teams have had to act quickly by adapting to remote work, modifying CDI practices, and more. |
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