The U.S. House passed the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (HR 6082) on June 20 to amend the Public Health Service Act and protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) patient records.
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House passes bill to align privacy rules for SUD patient records with HIPAA
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The U.S. House passed the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (HR 6082) on June 20 to amend the Public Health Service Act and protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) patient records.
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"If a coder searches for Alzheimer’s disease in the alphabetic index in the ICD-10-CM manual, the codes are listed under the main term Disease, Alzheimer’s, leading coders to 'G30.9 [F02.80].' Be cognizant of the use of brackets in the index and their indications for code sequencing; brackets in the alphabetic index identify manifestation codes." -- Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP.
 

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Complex case: Complex patients require more than just a Plan A
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Anita is a 76-year-old patient who cannot be insured. She has no income and came to the U.S. on a green card that expired many years ago. Anita has end-stage renal disease and can no longer care for herself. Her disease has progressed so dramatically that she will never be able to stand or walk on her own again. What can a case manager do in this complex case to ensure Anita receives care?
 

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Q&A: Organizing staff in a coding department
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Q: We are revamping our coding department at our facility after acquiring new sites and wanted to know what types of positions and roles our staff should have. Do you have any advice?

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