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Clarify ICD-10-PCS coding for cardiovascular procedures

Building ICD-10-PCS codes for cardiovascular surgery can be tricky given the number of root operations that may apply. Sarah Gould, CPC, reviews cardiac anatomy and ICD-10-PCS guidelines for reporting cardiac insertion and bypass procedures.

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Identify healthcare quality with the SDOH screening tool

It can be advantageous for patients and facilities to capture social determinants of health (SDOH) alongside medical conditions. Joscelyn Thomas, RHIT, explains how incorporating screening tools into facilities can help providers and coders promote better health outcomes, reduce disparities, and increase patient engagement.

Coding Clinic, Third Quarter 2023, clarifies ICD-10 reporting for inherent conditions, ORIF root operation

Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, summarizes the highlights from the newest installment of Coding Clinic, which includes guidance on reporting pancytopenia, inherent conditions, ORIF, and neurally adjusted ventilatory assist devices.

Healthcare News: CMS readmission reduction program leads to increase in COPD-related mortality, according to study

A Journal of Hospital Medicine study published online in August found that decreases in readmission associated with CMS’ Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP) correlated with an increase in patient mortality for certain conditions.

Q&A: Clinical requirements to support cardiogenic shock diagnosis

Q: Do vasopressors have to be used to support the diagnosis of cardiogenic shock?

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