Wednesday, November 9, 2016

CE Articles

A continued look at new ICD-10-CM codes for genitourinary reporting
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, CDIP, continues her review of 2017 diagnosis code changes for genitourinary conditions by focusing tips for reporting urinary and male genitourinary diagnoses. 
Tips for reporting fractures in the ED
Providers frequently need to treat fractures in the ED, so coders need to be aware of the types of fractures and how to report them using CPT codes. Review types of fractures, treatment, and coding tips for reporting fractures in the ED. 
Review your electronic order templates to protect against audits and ensure compliance
Providers need to make sure that electronic order templates include all the necessary information to bill correctly and avoid issues during audits. Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, writes about what must be contained in the order and ICD-10-specific updates providers should consider. 
Healthcare News: CMS releases 2017 OPPS final rule
CMS released the 2017 OPPS final rule November 1, implementing site-neutral payment policies required by Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act, adding new comprehensive APCs, and refining several packaging policies. 
Q&A: How do we sequence weeks of gestation codes?
Q: I have been confused about how to sequence the Z3A (weeks of gestation) codes. Does it always go last or can other codes be reported after it?
 

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