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The opioid crisis: Understand the epidemic, report ICD-10-CM codes for opioid abuse

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a nationwide public health emergency to address the opioid crisis, investing almost $900 million in opioid-specific funding to support treatment and recovery services. Learn about the epidemic and review ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines for reporting opioid use, abuse, dependence, and overdoses.

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Time-based CPT coding and billing for E/M services
E/M code assignment for hospital admissions based solely on the provider’s documentation of face-to-face-time spent with a patient can be confusing and requires a detailed understanding of CPT guidelines. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, reviews reporting requirements for E/M visit levels based on the provider’s documentation of time and CPT coding for hospital admissions.
2019 OPPS proposed rule: CMS seeks feedback on quality measure removals, future rulemaking
Continuing with numerous requests for comment in last year’s OPPS proposed rule, CMS is once again asking stakeholders for feedback on a variety of issues for potential future rulemaking. Review OPPS proposals for quality measure changes and policies aimed at improving interoperability and the electronic exchange of information between providers.
Healthcare News: October quarterly OPPS update adds HCPCS codes for drugs and biologicals
The October 2018 OPPS quarterly update introduced two new HCPCS codes and granted passthrough payment status to eight separately payable drugs and biologicals.
Q&A: Reporting global maternity care for pregnant patients who change facilities
Q: Can I bill a global surgical package for a patient who transferred from another practice early in her pregnancy?
 

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This month we are pleased to introduce Lisa R. Reilly, RHIA, CCS, who has 20 years of experience as a coder and who currently works as the director of health information management (HIM) at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware.

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Going from paper charts to an electronic medical record (EMR). Also, the conversion to ICD-10. 

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The learning experience and the ability to learn all aspects of coding, which impact outpatient and inpatient records.

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