The skin is the largest organ in the human body and plays a vital role in protecting the body from injury and illness. Review anatomy and guidance to aid in accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT code assignment for complex integumentary diagnoses and procedures.
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Look beyond the skin’s surface: Integumentary anatomy and coding for burns, lesions
Source: JustCoding
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and plays a vital role in protecting the body from injury and illness. This article reviews integumentary anatomy and provides guidance to aid in accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT code assignment for complex integumentary diagnoses and procedures.
Home hospital pilot lowers acute care episode costs 52%
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Cost and utilization were lower and patients' physical activity was higher at home compared to usual care.
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Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018’s impact on therapy caps and other Medicare provisions
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note explains and defines various policies enacted by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, including policies related to outpatient therapy caps and the use of modifier -KX; the low-volume hospital adjustment; the Medicare dependent hospital program; and more.    
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Obtaining consent for disclosure of medical records
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Does a hospital need to obtain the patient's written consent before obtaining physician office notes? Can I contact the physician office and request the needed information without obtaining a written consent from the patient? The office notes are needed for payment purposes.

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday 3/1- Special Open Door Forum: Home Health Templates and Clinical Data Elements
Tuesday 3/6- Rural Health Open Door Forum
Tuesday 3/6- ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Wednesday 3/7- ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

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This class reviews both inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines and their application to the CMS-Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) methodology, and includes detailed instruction on the individual HCCs and identification of opportunities for improved documentation. Clinical scenarios are used to demonstrate concepts and validate learning.
 

    

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Machine learning stands to make things more safe, efficient, and cost-effective. But where should healthcare companies begin? Read this ebook to learn more.
 
 

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