Understanding the epidemiology of HIV, its manifestations, and its stages are important when reviewing the medical record for ICD-10-CM coding.
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HIV/AIDS coding for the inpatient
Source: JustCoding
Understanding the epidemiology of HIV, its manifestations, and its stages are important when reviewing the medical record for ICD-10-CM coding, and interpreting provider documentation and understanding the coding guidelines are of the upmost importance for proper sequencing. 
CMS: Providers can text, just not medical orders
Source: HealthLeaders Media
After "texting is not permitted" confusion, CMS clarifies when secure messaging apps are appropriate.
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Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: How to handle 340B payment reductions after judge allows new OPPS policy to proceed
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note reviews guidance from CMS on how to report the new 340B modifiers and discusses how hospitals can create systems and processes to ease implementation of new billing requirements associated with the 340B changes. 
 

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Q&A: Photographing patients
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Is it a HIPAA concern if a patient and/or visitor takes photos or videos in which other patients, intentionally or not, appear? Are we required to forbid or prevent patients and visitors from taking photos or filming? If so, where is this requirement specified?

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