This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed rule on Accrediting Organizationn and a memorandum on texting patient information and patient orders
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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More to the 2024 ICD-10-CM coding updates than meets the eye
Source: Briefings on APCs
Teresa Seville, RHIT, CCS, explains that a thorough review of ICD-10 updates must include analysis of the addenda, including the index, tabular notes, guidelines, and committee meeting highlights.
Uniting malnutrition coding and clinical criteria to prevent denials
Source: HIM Briefings
Employing clinical versus coding criteria for assigning or auditing an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malnutrition can have a significant impact on reimbursement. Use these tips to ensure appropriate documentation and coding.
Study: CMS hospital at home program shows low mortality rates
Source: Case Management Monthly
A recent study gave some additional validation to CMS’ Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which was approved in November 2020 to lessen the burden on hospitals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Healthcare organizations urged to enhance employee training after Privacy Rule violations
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Learn why staff training is crucial for maintaining HIPAA compliance around media and news outlets and how to protect your organization.
 

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