by Jennifer McCann | Feb 29, 2024 | Health Information, Revenue Cycle
On February 8th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and in conjunction with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule revising the confidentiality of...
by Mary Bort | Feb 29, 2024 | Outpatient Coding
In the realm of medical coding, precision is paramount – especially when it comes to lesion excisions. These procedures, designed to remove abnormal tissue growths or lesions from the body, range from benign moles and cysts to potentially cancerous growths. However,...
by Deanna Upston | Feb 26, 2024 | Outpatient Coding, Profee Coding, Webinar Q&As
This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Getting Over the Hump of Bunionectomy Coding.** The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official...
by Kristi Pollard | Feb 5, 2024 | All Posts, Coding Resources
Time is a critical factor when treating stroke and returning the patient to his/her neurological baseline. The BEFAST mnemonic (Balance, Eyes Face, Arm, Speech, Time) is a useful tool to help quickly identify stroke symptoms and know when to seek emergent medical...
