The National Association of Social Workers is speaking out against the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census, stating that it would deter some from completing the census.
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NASW speaks out against citizenship question on 2020 census
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The National Association of Social Workers is speaking out against the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 census, stating that it would deter some from completing the census.
CBO expects benchmark premiums to rise 15% next year
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A federal review estimates that 5 million people have lost health insurance coverage in the past year, and the number of people with subsidized coverage through marketplaces has fallen by 3 million.
 

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Prepare your coding department to perform effective audits
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A coding audit may be conducted by internal staff or external entities, typically representing the insurers paying for the care. When planning to implement a coding auditing program, the type of reviews, focus areas, and review frequency must all be taken into consideration.
 

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Q&A: Querying for pressure ulcer stages
Source: ACDIS
Q: If the provider documents: “Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, right elbow,” does the CDI specialist need to query for the stage? Or will it be coded as a stage 3 automatically?

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