Review ICD-10-CM codes for age-related macular degermation and glaucoma and the 2021 updates to Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM manual, “Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa.”
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Clarify ICD-10-CM coding for common ocular conditions
Source: JustCoding
Review ICD-10-CM codes for age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma and the 2021 updates to Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM manual, “Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa.”
Top seven revenue cycle pandemic pivots
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The most successful revenue cycles have deployed changes rapidly and confidently, enabling employees to continue the important work of keeping cash-strapped hospitals financially afloat.
 

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Note from the instructor: CMS overrides treating physician COVID-19 diagnosis for impact on MS-DRG payments
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's instructor note dives into the recent instruction from CMS on requirements for reporting a COVID-19 diagnosis on a claim in order for the claim to be eligible for a payment increase. 
 

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Q&A: Disclosures to personal representatives
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If a person has a history of substance abuse, but at the time of admission appears to be of sound mind, is that patient’s personal representative still entitled to receive information about the patient’s treatment and status?

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