Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, details important ICD-10-PCS code updates and MS-DRG designation changes found in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 IPPS final rule.
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CE Articles | Paying attention to definitions, clinical indicators of acute ischemic syndrome | Alba Kuqi, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSCM, explains the definition of acute ischemic syndrome and the clinical indicators that make a difference when reviewing a medical record. In part two of this two-part series, Kuqi takes a look at myocardial infarctions (MI), treatments for MIs, and clinical documentation concepts. |
Healthcare News: CMS releases FY 2021 IPPS final rule | CMS recently released the FY 2021 IPPS final rule, which increased hospital payment rates, created new MS-DRGs, and finalized the FY 2021 ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets and CC/MCC designations to be implemented October 1. |
Q&A: ICD-10-PCS reporting for CRT-Ps | Q: We are having trouble with a case that involves an Implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) with three leads and an envelope since our facility is new to using pacemaker envelopes. How should this procedure be reported in ICD-10-PCS? |
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