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Zero in on clinical indicators, ICD-10-CM reporting for cardiorenal syndrome
Source: JustCoding
Sarah Nehring, CCS, CCDS, RHIT, writes that although noted in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index, cardiorenal syndrome is not always hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease, which is why clinical knowledge for this condition is very important for proper ICD-10-CM reporting.
Could shared accountability make denials obsolete? Horizon BCBSNJ leader says, 'Absolutely'
Source: HealthLeaders Media
"This is not a classic relationship between a provider and a payer. In fact, what we're doing is blurring the lines to try to come up with a better model to take care of our members and the patients of Atlantic," says Allen Karp, executive vice president of healthcare management and transformation for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
 

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Note from the instructor: October I/OCE re-release contains tricky new principal diagnosis edit
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor discusses a new edit in the October release of the I/OCE, which might unveil exclusion issues within certain software systems.
 

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Q&A: Disclosing proof of immunization
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: In many school districts, children are required to complete immunizations before beginning school. Does a healthcare provider need to obtain consent from a parent to disclose proof of the student's immunization to the school district?

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