Ever feel a bit of “FOMO” (aka the fear of missing out) watching the ACDIS conference come and go without an opportunity to attend? While the 2023 conference has long passed us by, ACDIS is not done giving everyone the chance to experience and learn from its amazing educational sessions. Right...Read More »
Q: What are some tips for organizations that are just starting out capturing the type of information to report social determinant of health (SDOH) diagnoses in ICD-10-CM?
A: Codes with generally no reimbursement impact can be considered...Read More »
Modest declines in estimated filtration rate (eGFR) were associated with a 42% increased risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, and kidney failure for younger adults, according to new research published in The BMJ...Read More »
On June 16, CMS announced 395 new diagnosis codes, 25 deletions, and 13 revisions for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 ICD-10-CM code set, which is finalized to take effect on October 1, 2023. CMS also updated the 2024 addendum, code...Read More »
A new report conducted by the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics has suggested that overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans could exceed $75 billion this year, ...Read More »
A new study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that ketamine may be a clinically viable option for patients with severe depression, Medscape...Read More »
Q: Would anyone be willing to share how their CDI departments are reviewing for sepsis? A while back, my hospital administration went to contracts and requested that I follow up with physicians and staff and start reviewing all commercial insurance and managed Medicare accounts with...Read More »
