Wound care coding can be challenging as wound size, depth, and severity must be properly documented to report the most accurate codes.
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Clean up coding for pressure ulcers, excisional debridement
Source: JustCoding
Wound care coding can be challenging as wound size, depth, and severity must be properly documented to report the most accurate codes. Review coding for pressure ulcers in ICD-10-CM and wound debridement in CPT to avoid common documentation and reporting errors. 
Study finds large gaps in physician comp
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The national gender gap for physicians increased as female doctors earned 28% less ($105,000) than their male colleagues from 2016 to 2017. There is no medical specialty in which female doctors earn more than male doctors.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: Distribution of new Medicare cards just weeks away
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note digs into the details of how healthcare providers should manage the transition to the new Medicare cards, which is slated to begin in April 2018. 
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Using personal cell phones to communicate with patients
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: We acquired a home health agency and now employ home health nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, etc. Can we permit workforce members to use their personal cell phones to communicate with patients? Is there a HIPAA-compliant means of doing so for calls, email, and text messages?

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Acute Kidney Injury and Acute Renal Failure: 2018 Coding, Criteria, and Classifications

Synopsis of Product Spotlight (limit to 30-50 words) Detailed knowledge of clinical criteria and documentation needs is imperative for accurately reporting acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute renal failure (ARF). Join expert speakers Sarah Humbert, RHIA, and Temeka Davis, RHIT, for this 90-minute webinar as they discuss recent ICD-10-CM coding changes and challenges for reporting AKI/ARF.
 

    

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