Coding professionals in the inpatient rehabilitation facility setting are keenly aware of the uniqueness and challenges of coding for this level of care.
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Beyond Upcoding: Bundling and Eligibility Issues Exacerbate CC/MCC Audit Risks
A report issued in early 2021 by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) raised a number of red flags that should…
Successfully Appealing Clinical Validation and Coding Issues in Sepsis
Health information professionals have been seeing an uptick in sepsis denials.
Field Notes: A Large Health System Creates a Workgroup to Combat Payer-Provider Friction
Payer-provider friction is a reality for every healthcare delivery setting. At larger organizations, this can mean significant loss in revenue, but with a solid strategy and a dedicated focus on…