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2023 IPPS proposed rule: CMS weighs changes to reporting programs, rate-setting
CMS is proposing to hit pause on major changes to MS-DRG designations while considering numerous changes to quality reporting and value programs, according to the fiscal year 2023 IPPS proposed rule. Read up on CMS’ proposed updates, which will impact inpatient hospitals beginning October 1.

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Deconstruct documentation and ICD-10-CM coding for aspiration pneumonia
Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by inhaled oral or gastric contents. Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM, breaks down documentation and ICD-10-CM coding requirements for aspiration pneumonia.
Creating efficiency in the mid-revenue cycle through machine learning
Revenue leakage can be caused by a number of factors including late filings, inconsistent documentation, and inaccurate coding. Fran Jurcak, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, describes proactive strategies that coding professionals can use to address mid-revenue cycle leakage.
Healthcare News: Hospitalists more likely to bill high-severity encounters compared to non-hospitalists, study shows
Hospitalists coded a significantly higher proportion of Medicare beneficiaries as high severity compared to non-hospitalists, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Health Forum.
Q&A: Clinically supporting ICD-10-CM coding for acute heart failure
Q: What clinical indicators are needed to support ICD-10-CM coding and billing for acute heart failure?
 

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