Medicare would’ve saved over $300 million if CMS’ bundled payment rates for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment services had reflected the types and frequency of services actually provided to enrollees, according to a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) ...Read More »
Q: What considerations should coders keep in mind when referring to problem lists for determining the principal diagnosis and proper sequencing of all documented conditions in the inpatient setting?Read More »
Primary care physicians (PCP) in the United States are far more likely to experience burnout than physicians located in other countries, a new survey suggests...Read More »
Looking for an easy way to sneak in CDI education—and earn a few last minute CEUs—before the year’s end? ACDIS and JustCoding invite you to spend the afternoon with us as we uncover critical CDI and coding insights! On Wednesday, December 10, 12–3:20 p.m. Eastern, ...Read More »
Hospitals and health systems have improved patient safety indicators (PSI) when compared with pre-pandemic standards, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.Read More »
Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) may be linked to a higher long-term risk of developing neurologic, psychiatric, cardiovascular, and endocrine comorbidities, according to a new study published in...Read More »
