Crunchy leaves underfoot, a mug of hot apple cider, a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils (any other You’ve Got Mail aficionados out there?)—here in the northern hemisphere, fall has arrived and I for one am thrilled to see its return. While my...Read More »
In an attempt to respond to the nationwide crisis of maternity deserts, federal officials will launch a pilot program entitled “Transforming Maternal Health” (TMaH) in January of...Read More »
How is CDI like yoga? It might seem like a stretch, but there are plenty of parallels. For instance, CDI and yoga are niches in their respective categories but have become more well known in recent years. They both require a focus on the details and a good amount...Read More »
The AHA has released a report—Analysis: Hospitals and health systems are critical to preserving access to care for rural communities—underscoring the...Read More »
The start of a new school year is a good time to evaluate, establish, or reestablish habits that we may have drifted away from. As they head back to school, kids need proper nutrition, physical activity, and adequate rest in order to have the...Read More »
Q: Are coders required to report a social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10-CM code when a CPT code for an evaluation and management (E/M) service level is based on medical decision-making (MDM)?Read More »