Thursday, April 1, 2021
 

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Review ICD-10-CM reporting for immunodeficient states
Source: JustCoding
Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, writes that ICD-10-CM codes for immunodeficiencies are CCs for inpatient admissions and can impact severity of illness and risk of mortality calculations, which is why they are important for coders to frequently review.
Three proven strategies from the Revenue Cycle Ideas Exchange
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Three top revenue cycle leaders share their proven strategies for price transparency, increasing revenue, and reducing denials during the HealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Ideas Exchange.
 

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Note from the instructor: Home health discharges and the post-acute care transfer rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor explores ways the post-acute care transfer rule can lead either to overpayments or underpayments and discusses some actions hospitals can take to ensure accurate payment.
 

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Q&A: Business associates and subcontractors
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If we work with a business associate (BA) that enters into agreements with BA subcontractors, are we required to obtain copies of these agreements and review them?

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