Since acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is included as a common respiratory manifestation of COVID-19 in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, it is essential to understand the syndrome for accurate and complete inpatient reporting.
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Breathing air into ICD-10-CM reporting for ARDS
Source: JustCoding
Since acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is included as a common respiratory manifestation of COVID-19 in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, it is essential to understand the syndrome for accurate and complete inpatient reporting.
Root of some health disparities may be buried in technology
Source: HealthLeaders Media
UCSF Health examines its algorithms and more to address health inequities related to patient no-show processes, telehealth, and vaccinations.
 

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Note from the instructor: Renewed OIG focus on IPPS transfers reported as discharges
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This note from the instructor explores the intricacies of the acute and post-acute transfer policy in light of recent OIG audits on hospital compliance with these policies.
 

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Q&A: Encryption for Google Drive, Dropbox
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What are the encryption requirements when using Google Drive, Dropbox, or other information-storing applications? How do we ensure HIPAA compliance when using them?

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