Q: If Type 2 myocardial infarction (MI) and demand ischemia are both documented, should I code only Type 2 MI based on the Excludes 1 note found in the Tabular List under demand ischemia?
This new paper from Elsevier, defines the process of DRG validation and how it can benefit provider organizations by ensuring that the correct information is communicated the first time....Read More »
ACDIS members are invited to participate in ACDIS’ Quarterly Membership Conference Call today, Thursday, May 16. During the call, the ACDIS Advisory Board and members of the ACDIS administration team will discuss the recently released white paper, “CDI...Read More »
Day 2 of the ACDIS annual conference is “state pride day,” a day for attendees to join forces with other attendees from their states and get to know their neighbors. Attendees are encouraged to wear state-themed garb to make it easier to identify each other and network. Volunteer leaders often...Read More »
Essence Healthcare Inc., a health maintenance organization (HMO) with a Medicare contract based in Missouri and Southern Illinois, submitted incorrect claims for acute stroke and major depressive disorder that did not comply with federal requirements, resulting in $158,000 in overpayments to...Read More »
In a recent blog post, CMS Administrator Seema Verma highlighted progress in reducing provider complaints related to the Medicare RAC program and the associated backlog of...Read More »
