CMS released the 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule last week on Thursday, July 13. With CDI programs increasingly...Read More »
As the role of coded data expands beyond statistical reporting and DRGs to accurate depictions of clinical scenarios, it’s becoming increasingly...Read More »
Most people in the CDI world have begun to feel the effects of technology on their day-to-day work. Although there may be hiccups in implementing...Read More »
CMS introduced 3,562 new ICD-10-PCS codes, 1,821 revised titles, and deleted 646 codes. These changes amount to a total of 78,705 codes in the...Read More »
Starting in October, the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance (NAAC) will offer the first ever EMS documentation certification to ensure the...Read More »
“Even if you don’t have a title, you can be a leader if you’re passionate and have a desire to change a process that’s not working,” said ...Read More »