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Look for them at a hospital near you. The ICD-10-PCS update for fiscal year 2023 is now available. To prevent coding errors that result in claim denials, inpatient coders should download the code files and familiarize themselves with the changes to inpatient coding that go into effect Oct. 1. The fiscal year (FY) 2023 ICD-10-PCS […]
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As more health apps flood the market, app developers need to be aware of their responsibilities to consumers. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy brief on Sept. 15 clarifying when healthcare apps would be subject to Health Breach Notification Rule 16 C.F.R. Part 318 (the Rule). The Rule was created to help […]
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I don’t know if I should use plain old R51 (headache) or a more specific code like G44.309 (Post traumatic headache, unspecified, not intractable)
This patient fell while skiing a month ago and has had a persistent h/a on the right side of his head. The dr did order a CT scan, which I don’t know results yet. The assessment is:
"Persistent right occipital headache after fall". If it helps, the setting a family practice clinic.
I would love to hear some opinions.
Thank you!
Amy
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPac), a nonpartisan legislative branch agency that advises the U.S. Congress regarding Medicare policy, has recommended a change to reduce Medicare payments to some “freestanding” emergency departments (EDs). The number of stand-alone EDs has increased dramatically, in the past decade. There are now nearly 600 such facilities across the United […]
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