by Haugen Academy | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
99.9% of the time we see saline solution (aka: NSS, 0.9%NS) infused into a patient it is for hydration, and the correct code for the infusion is 96360 (+96361). But occasionally this ubiquitous IV solution is used for a therapeutic or diagnostic purpose. Being...
by Haugen Academy | Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Osteotomy”…sounds fancy! Most of the time we code an osteotomy there is a distinct clinical indication and a deliberate surgical technique to fix it. Examples include acetabular osteotomy for hip realignment, vertebral osteotomy for decompression and realignment,...
by Haugen Academy | Apr 1, 2018 | All Posts
7 Steps to Achieve Compliance Via Internal Audits Publication: MGMA Connection Date: April 2018 Download (PDF, 82KB) Author Corina MarquardtSenior ConsultantThe Haugen...
by Haugen Academy | Feb 28, 2018 | All Posts
Core Knowledge: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap Plans Publication: Haugen Academy Core Knowledge Date: February 28, 2018 Download (PDF, 691KB) Author Mary Guest Senior Consultant The Haugen Group Meet Mary Janell MadonnaExecutiveThe Haugen...
by Haugen Academy | Dec 1, 2017 | All Posts
How to Move from Denial Management to Prevention Publication: AHIMA Date: December 1, 2017 Download (PDF, 129KB) Authors Amy VP Consulting Services The Haugen Group Meet Amy Richardson JaneSenior ConsultantThe Haugen...