The ACDIS regulatory committee recently published a position statement on the use of antibiotic resistance ICD-10-CM codes.
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Regulatory committee insight on EVALI, antibiotic resistance codes
Source: ACDIS
The ACDIS regulatory committee recently published a position statement on the use of antibiotic resistance ICD-10-CM codes. Drafted by Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS, the statement outlines the committee’s concern regarding inappropriate use of these new codes.
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2020 IPPS final rule does not approve social determinants codes as CCs
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The 2020 IPPS final rule is out, and CMS has opted not to allow organizations to code homelessness as a complication or comorbidity (CC) under ICD-10-CM code Z59.0.
 

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Q&A: CPT reporting for a depression screening performed during a routine OB visit
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Q: A patient presents for routine obstetrical (OB) care following a vaginal delivery. During the visit, the provider performs a postpartum depression screening. Should the depression screening be charged separately from the global OB visit service?  

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