The U.S. passed legislation in 1986 to recognize formally Black History Month. I would like to dedicate my article today to honor and recognize Black
The new suit seeks to repeal the prohibition on balance billing patients for certain out-of-network services. Last week we reported on the lawsuits related to
The timeline for a U.S. transition to ICD-11 is still uncertain, it’s clear that planning for the transition to ICD-11 is underway. On Feb. 11,
A cottage industry has been created around the reporting of charity care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides claims reimbursement to
Document an uncertain diagnosis early if consistent with clinical indicators, not wild speculation A physician advisor recently asked me a question regarding Section II. H.
Alzheimer’s disease is a currently irreversible brain disorder that progressively degrades memory, cognitive function, and the ability to carry out tasks of daily living. It
For intravenous drug infusion, is it necessary to identify whether the time of observation services is billable in addition to the time for highly complex drug administration?
What code would we report for a thermodilution indicator dilution study for cardiac output measurement during cardiac catheterization for a congenital heart defect?
What is the purpose of code 99072? We’ve heard it is for reporting additional pandemic supplies, is this true?
Is it ok to use Bilevel devices as ventilators or should we use CPAP devices if a ventilator is not available?
If an IV antibiotic was administered but the MAR only contains the time the infusion started, can we charge for an IV push?
Can you give me some tips for reflex urinalysis when it comes to compliance?
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