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Assign ICD-10-CM codes for alcohol abuse and related disorders
Source: JustCoding
Nationwide studies show increases in rates of alcohol-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations over the past decade. Review ICD-10-CM documentation and reporting for alcohol abuse and related complications.
Why technology alone doesn't promise SBO success
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The system patient revenue cycle director for UC San Diego Health explains why single billing office (SBO) success depends on "the connectivity of the people, the process, and the technology."
 

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Note from the instructor: Updates to the Stark Law advisory opinion process
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor reviews changes to Stark Law advisory opinions for 2020. 
 

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Q&A: Are patient diagnoses alone considered to be PHI?
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I work for a pharmaceutical company. I am aware of the more obvious identifiers, but are patient diagnoses or ICD-10 codes (without any other identifiers such as dates of birth or Social Security numbers) considered protected health information (PHI)?

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