While reporting mental illness is on the radar for outpatient coders, inpatient coders should be up to date with these diagnoses as well. Capturing this data in the inpatient setting not only substantiates reimbursement, it is also used to identify national trends for tracking and understanding these serious conditions.
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Reporting mental illness in ICD-10-CM
Source: JustCoding
Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes that while reporting mental illness is on the radar for outpatient coders, inpatient coders should be up to date with these diagnoses as well. Capturing this data in the inpatient setting not only substantiates reimbursement, it is also used to identify national trends for tracking and understanding these serious conditions.
Federal judge halts 340B drug payment cuts
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Hospital stakeholders "immeasurably pleased" with the court's "carefully reasoned decision." HHS says the ruling could harm funding for other vital healthcare programs.
 

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Note from the instructor: Update on CMS rules governing rural health clinics, Part II
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This week's note from the instructor is the second in a two-part series on the 2019 changes to coverage and payment rules for rural health clinics.
 

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Q&A: Discussing the care of non-dependent adult children with parents
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: A patient recently told me she was surprised to learn from another physician at our facility that her adult child had been prescribed a particular medication for high cholesterol. Her child is not a dependent adult under her care. Is it a HIPAA violation for a provider to discuss the care of non-dependent adult children with their parents?

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