CMS released data for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalizations in the first half of 2020, highlighting total Medicare payment for fee-for-service COVID-19 hospitalizations, discharge statuses, and average length of stay.
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CMS releases data for COVID-19 hospitalization payments, patient discharge status
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CMS released data for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalizations in the first half of 2020, highlighting total Medicare payment for fee-for-service COVID-19 hospitalizations, discharge statuses, and average length of stay.
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COVID-19 antibody testing: What coding and CDI professionals need to know
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The American Hospital Association recently published a Coding Clinic Advisor FAQ regarding ICD-10-CM coding for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This article takes a closer look at the main topics addressed in the FAQ, including ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 antibody testing, virus signs and symptoms, and comorbidities.
 

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Q&A: Diabetic ketoacidosis in COVID-19 patients
Source: ACDIS

Q: I am seeing many patients who manifest diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and COVID-19 symptoms with provider documentation indicating that the COVID-19 infection likely drove the DKA. I have been sequencing COVID-19 as the principal diagnosis, but our coding team wants to use the DKA.

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