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Coding and OASIS puzzle quiz!
This OASIS and coding puzzle puts a little fun into thinking.
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New Codes Are Officially Out
The 2011 code changes are officially here! The CDC and NCHS released all of the changes … additions, subtractions, definitions and wording adjustments … earlier today. After a link problem (you...
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Assessment and the correct choice of V44 or V55
Do you use V44 or V55 when a clinician assesses but the patient cares for the opening?
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2011 Guidelines Clarify V07, ‘With’ and some CVA
2011 Coding Guidelines have been updated, and there are very few additions to the Guidelines. I am still scanning for any deletions (which are not noted by CMS). Here, first, are some additions to...
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The straight guidance on M1024
I receive many, many questions on M1024, OASIS’s payment question. I recently had this one: Question: I am trying to get some clarification on when to fill in M1024 if a V code is used in place of a...
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V53.99 is not a wound VAC code
A treat today … no tricks. Another clarification on wound VAC coding … I’ve posted several pressure ulcer/wound VAC answers lately (look in the archives of this blog, or click on the keywords at the...
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Coding Clinic tackles HTN and renal sclerosis coding
These Q&As come from the Coding Clinic, Fourth Quarter 2010 Page: 137 Coding advice or code assignments contained in this issue effective with discharges October 1, 2010. Question: A patient seen...
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New codes seminar!
My new codes seminar is rapidly approaching … come listen Aug. 19, 1-2:30pm CDT for a few highlights of the nearly 200 new and changed diagnosis codes for 2012 including: • Expanded codes for E coli...
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All the new codes are here today!
My new codes webinar is Fridat Aug. 19 (TODAY!) at noon central time! Learn everything you need to know about new codes and guidelines effective Oct. 1....
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