CMS is currently looking for 850 volunteers from various specialties and sizes for the January 26-30 ICD-10 end-to-end testing. During this testing phase,...Read More »
After announcing its intention to essentially cut a deal with hospitals in order to settle a backlog of pending denials’ appeals, it now appears that CMS may not have the authority to do so, according to a letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell...Read More »
Q: When atelectasis is noted on an ancillary test such as a CT-scan of the abdomen or chest x-ray, can nursing documentation of turning, coughing, and deep breathing be considered an intervention that qualifies as one of the criteria to meet a secondary diagnosis?Read More »
In exchange for dropping appeals, CMS says it will provide partial payment of previously denied claims to acute care and critical access hospitals,...Read More »
The CDI Pocket Guide 2015 update is under development, and authors Dr. Richard Pinson and Cynthia Tang hope to exceed your expectations. If you’re a previous buyer please share your suggestions and any "wish list" items with them at info@...Read More »
Q: We’re having a lot of discussions with physicians right now and need to get some clarity on acute cor pulmonale versus chronic. Do you have any insight on that differentiation between the two with right-sided heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), shortness of...Read More »
Due to the heightened demand in presenting at the Eighth Annual Conference at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, May 19-21, 2015, the speaker application deadline has been extended through Friday, Sept. 5.Read More »