When the term ‘sepsis syndrome’ is documented coders and CDI specialists have to query the physician. That’s the latest guidance from Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM released in its 2nd Quarter 2012 edition pp 21-22. The article states, “The term ‘sepsis syndrome’ is poorly defined...Read More »
Florida: Reservations for the upcoming Florida ACDIS Chapter meeting slated for Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, are due September 3. The last call for nominations for new Florida ACDIS Chapter leadership is Wednesday, September 5. Only one...Read More »
In the recently released 2013 OPPS proposed rule, CMS issued a request for comments that suggests that the agency is ready to hear new ideas when it comes to the guidance surrounding the definition of inpatient. Specifically, CMS is asking for comments on defining inpatient at a specific period...Read More »
RAC denials rose by 24% over the previous quarter, according to the August 22 RACTrac survey results from the American Hospital Association (AHA). Hospitals cite medical necessity denials as the primary target with a majority of...Read More »
