Monthly Archives: September 2021
ICD-10-CM Changes for 2022
Changes to ICD-10-CM codes happen every year and 2022 (which coding-wise begins on October 1, 2021) is no different. AAPC reports that 159 codes were added, 25 were deleted, and 27 ICD-10-CM codes were revised. This addendum from CMS explores … Read Full Post
Hidden MRA Treasure – Part 3
In Part 2 of this series, we spent a little time considering J84.10 and the specific diagnosis of granuloma of the lung. In this installment, we’ll look at another oft-neglected pulmonary diagnosis of bronchiectasis, coded J47.9. According to the National … Read Full Post
PMH isn’t Code-able – A Cautionary Tale
Before our discussion of the term past medical history (PMH), let’s briefly reflect on the risk adjusted payment paradigm, or MRA as it’s known in Medicare Advantage circles. CMS bases the bulk of the capitation payment made to MA plans … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – 6 Strategies to Improve the Onboarding Process for Hybrid Workers
It’s no wonder employers work hard to assure a good fit and acclimation process for a new employee. Aside from the human aspect, the high cost of having a vacant position and later refilling a position make these an absolute … Read Full Post
Hidden MRA Treasure – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we reviewed ICD-10-CM code I77.1 and explained that there are some often overlooked conditions that increase your risk adjusted payments. This time, we’ll focus on ICD-10-CM code J84.10, Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified. This code was … Read Full Post
Billing No-Nos: Payment Plans on Auto-Pilot
Patients unable to pay their entire outstanding balance aren’t a new phenomenon. Administrators try to minimize the likelihood of an unpaid balance by verifying the patient’s eligibility prior to the visit and by understanding the patient’s coverage for specific services … Read Full Post