With the release of a new ICD-10-CM code for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), hospitals now have a method to capture and report this critical disease. Correctly documenting and coding COVID-19 is crucial to turning the tide on the national public health emergency.
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Use clear documentation guidance to capture COVID-19 diagnoses
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
With the release of a new ICD-10-CM code for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), hospitals now have a method to capture and report this critical disease. Correctly documenting and coding COVID-19 is crucial to turning the tide on the national public health emergency.
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Source: ACDIS
The largest sepsis study ever conducted with Medicare data found a 40% increase in the rate of Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized with the infection between 2012 and 2018.
 

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Notices implementation deadline approaching
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The countdown has started. On April 1, hospitals must begin using the three revised CMS beneficiary notices. The old notices can be used through March 31, but not after that date.
 

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Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Do you have any advice for accurate reporting of new ICD-10-CM code U07.1 (2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease)?

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