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DRG code 871, 872 and 870 Coding guide
Basics of DRG code 871, 872 and 870 DRG codes 871, 872 and 870 are used for coding sepsis related diagnosis. These codes fall under ground MDC 18 Infectious &…
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CC & MCC effect on DRG code 696 & 695 and reimbursement
Basics of DRG codes DRG codes are used in Inpatient coding. There are many factors which affects DRG codes and this directly affect the reimbursement. Since each DRG code has…
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Effect of POA, CC, MCC, HAC on DRG and Reimbursement in IP coding
Inpatient coding is very interesting. All medical coders can code Outpatient charts but only few coders can code Inpatient charts. Yes, the amount of reports and analysis required for inpatient…
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CCS certification (Certified Coding Specialist) Exam tips
AHIMA conducts CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) exam to test the skills of professional coders in the field of inpatient and outpatient coding. This exam is very difficult to clear even…
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Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist role in coding
Basics of Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI stands for Clinical Documentation Improvement, a specialist which play a vital role in healthcare system. CDI along with coders can help a lot in…
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Coding guide about different APPROACH used for Inpatient Coding
There are many surgical and non-surgical procedures performed using different approach. If you know about the approach of a procedure, it can help in finding the correct CPT or ICD-10…
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KCENTRA ICD 10 PCS Coding Guide for coders
Basics of Kcentra ICD 10 PCS Kcentra is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Vitamin K Antagonist Reversal. Kcentra may be used alone or with other medications.…
Awesome tips for Coding an ED report
As  a medical coder, I always wanted to learn all the coding facilities. The best thing I like about medical coding is that, you can learn everything here. The amount…
CDC Releases New Diagnosis Codes for 2022
CMS also released Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Group (MS-DRG) V39.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its April 1, 2022 diagnosis files on Dec. 23, 2021. The updated…
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Inpatient Coding Features and Characteristics
What is Inpatient? Inpatient refers to a patient who is formally admitted to a hospital upon the orders of the physician who then admits the patient for an extended stay.…