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Racial minority COVID-19 patients at higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis
Source: ACDIS
A study shows that 55% of Black patients with both COVID-19 and Type 1 diabetes also presented with diabetic ketoacidosis—a serious condition that can lead to coma or death.
ACP makes recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine administration and payment
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently released a policy statement with a series of recommendations for the provision, distribution, and payment of COVID-19 vaccines.
 

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HIPAA audit report highlights the need to improve patient access
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In the months before a transition to a new administration, the Office for Civil Rights released the long-awaited 2016-2017 HIPAA Audits Industry Report, offering a look at the successes and shortcomings of select covered entities and business associates.
 

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Q&A: Appealing gram-negative pneumonia denials
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I've noticed an increase in denials for diagnoses of gram-negative pneumonia. How can we ensure that our providers are accurately documenting the appropriate clinical indicators?

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Unpack ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding for Major Joint Arthroscopies and Total Joint Replacements

Coding and billing rules for hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopies and total joint replacements are continually evolving, requiring hospitals to stay up to date to report accurate claims. During this 90-minute webinar, Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, CPPM, COSC, will review ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for these procedures, followed by a live Q&A.
 

    

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