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Anatomize ICD-10-CM/PCS reporting for breast, lung cancers
Source: JustCoding
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. In this article, Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, reviews ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding for common types of cancer.
Billing quality is inextricable from medical quality
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Improving the patient financial experience is a top priority for most revenue cycle leaders, and redesigning patient bills is often a key part of that work. But what, exactly, are the elements of a patient-friendly, useful medical bill?
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Note from the instructor: Developments in device billing for 2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor reviews the new OPPS pass-through devices for 2020 and the associated coding and billing requirements. 
 

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Q&A: Securing PHI during natural disaster or power outage
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: The hurricanes around Florida have reminded us we need to prepare for physical disasters. What are some good ways to secure PHI when we know we've got weather that can potentially physically destroy buildings and potentially do damage to things like servers?

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Digestive Procedures: Simplify ICD-10-PCS Reporting for Complex Procedures

During this 90-minute webinar, expert speaker Nena Scott, PHd, MSEd, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CCDS, will review ICD-10-PCS coding for complex digestive procedures. Through case studies and coding examples, Scott will provide coders with the details they need to decipher provider documentation and accurately report these procedures in ICD-10-PCS.
 

    

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