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Deconstruct ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a condition that affects stomach motility. Sarah Gould, CPC, explains how to report the condition and its complications in ICD-10-CM, in addition to treatment methods in ICD-10-PCS.

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Coding, CDI, and clinical validation challenges associated with acute kidney injury

Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM, reviews coding, CDI, and clinical validation challenges associated with acute kidney injury cases and gives insight into how coders and physicians can work together to increase accuracy.

Maintain coworker engagement in the remote environment

Despite its benefits, remote work has created obstacles for employees and managers. Healthcare leaders and educators share hard-earned knowledge used to keep their staff and providers’ attention during educational sessions.

Healthcare News: CMS pays $41.4 million for improper discharge status codes, OIG report says

A recent Office of Inspector General report found that CMS paid $41.4 million in improper payments to acute care hospitals for claims that were assigned incorrect discharge status codes.

Q&A: ICD-10-PCS coding for removal of external heart assist devices implanted at other facilities

Q: A patient’s previously implanted Impella, a small, catheter-based ventricular assist device, was removed and replaced due to an emergency. How would we report this in ICD-10-PCS and which DRG would it lead to?

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Coders should not assign ICD-10-CM code R78.81 (bacteremia) to indicate the presence of sepsis. Bacteremia only indicates the presence of bacteria identified in the bloodstream, not the infectious process. Sepsis should be reported with the appropriate code identifying the specific type of sepsis present.

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