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Disease severity linked to incomplete and duplicate EHR problem lists
Source: ACDIS
A study published in the Journal of Informatics in Health and Biomedicine found that the severity of the patient’s specific diseases impact the completeness of their EHR problem list and whether or not the problem list contains duplication.
2021 ICD-10-CM guidelines clarify reporting of COVID-19 manifestations
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS released the 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting on July 8, several weeks earlier than usual. The coding guidelines, which take effect October 1, include new instructions for reporting manifestations of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), among other changes.
Note from the associate editor: Apply for the NAHRI Leadership Council
Source: NAHRI
The NAHRI Leadership Council, which launches in September, will serve as a critical sounding board for revenue integrity leaders who seek to stay up to date with current trends in hospital reimbursement while blazing new paths for an ever-evolving industry. The Council will offer a mix of focused research reports, customized analysis, and peer-to-peer networking to help revenue integrity leaders remain ahead of the curve.
 

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Beware of video conferencing hacks when using telehealth
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
As the healthcare industry continues to transition from face-to-face appointments to telehealth during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reports of video conference hijacking are emerging nationwide.
 

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Q&A: Applying Medicare's deductible to blood products
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How is the Medicare Part A and B deductible applied to blood products?

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