Healthcare has often been referred to a both a science and an art. Nevertheless, the healthcare industry continues its hunt for proof of quality healthcare services to, as much as possible, remove the art portion of the art-versus-science debate. That’s why...Read More »
Q: I have a question about the coding of a Kennedy ulcer. I’ve heard that once an ulcer is identified as a Kennedy ulcer, it should no longer be coded as a pressure ulcer. How do you code a Kennedy ulcer? Or do you not code it at all? A: A Kennedy terminal...Read More »
While the main conference doesn’t start until May 9, there are three pre-conference events taking place in Las Vegas, May 8-9. Each pre-con session offers attendees a way to extend their ACDIS experience a couple more days, gain...Read More »
In 2016, salaries of those in the $70,000–$79,999 range rose by just 2%, as did those earning $80,000–$89,999 (which grew from 15% to 17%). Those earning less than $69,999 remained the same at about 26%, and the number of those earning $59,999 or less increased by a little over 2%. But as...Read More »
There’s no doubt that focus in healthcare reimbursement shifted in the past decade—from payment for services rendered to payment methods which take the quality of those services into consideration.Read More »
