Because of the complexity and frequency of ischemic stroke admissions, inpatient coders should review clinical criteria and ICD-10-CM reporting regularly for this diagnosis to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
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CE Articles | | Focusing on coding, CDI reviews for obstetrics | | Julian Everett, RN, BSN, CDIP, says that 2020 should be the year when more CDI programs and inpatient coding teams ponder the idea of expanding into reviewing obstetrics. In this article, Everett details key areas to consider when starting these reviews, including hiring staff that have experience in obstetrics, conducting case sample assessments, and providing education on coding guidelines. |
| PSIs, POA indicators offer CDI-quality starting point | | While the premise for quality programs is largely the same across the board, there are many programs and measures that fall under the “quality” banner. From readmissions to present on admission (POA) and patient safety indicators (PSI), CDI programs have a myriad of potential options in terms of record review focus. |
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SelectCoder Tip of the Week | | An ICD-10-CM code from category I22.- (subsequent ST elevation [STEMI] and non-ST elevation [NSTEMI] myocardial infarction) must be used in conjunction with a code from category I21.- (acute myocardial infarction). The sequencing of the codes will depend on the circumstances of the encounter. Interested in more coding tips and claim validation tools? Click here to sign up for a demo or to learn more about SelectCoder. | | |
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