Important Changes to ICD-10-CM Codes and Guidelines
New codes and updates become effective April 1. The updates to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS that become effective April 1 were released in mid-January. The updates
New codes and updates become effective April 1. The updates to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS that become effective April 1 were released in mid-January. The updates
Update your facility-specific guidelines accordingly for 2023. Although the new calendar year is not the beginning of the federal fiscal year, there are coding classifications
The EHR is no longer in its infancy; it is exiting its “terrible twos” stage and growing up. It’s a new year, and welcome, 2023!
Are there any QPP Measure additions for pathology in 2023?
Ultimately, a CDI program is only as good as how you use the data. Data can be a powerful tool. It is important to remember
It’s more than just a matter of time. I have discussed many times on Monitor Mondays the controversial Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accelerated approval
Avoidable days can impact patient care and social determinants of health (SDoH). I always love working in the hospital with my fellow case managers, because
Hospitals and health systems are increasingly turning to innovative methodology to cope with staffing and budget constraints. Utilization review (UR) has been in place for
Quality reporting will be mandatory in 2024, and then under a payment determination in 2026. Last week I reported on the social determinants of health
CMS has implemented two measures under its Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting program. There is a lot of buzz in the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
The AMA updated consultation services for 2023. EDITOR’S NOTE: The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation and Management (E&M) Services for Jan
Two procedure proposals will not be discussed during the two-day C&M meeting that kicks off today, continuing tomorrow at CMS headquarters in Baltimore. Something will