by kkluglein | Jan 8, 2021 | Blog
In a discussion about spinal anatomy, one of my coworkers once said, “It’s not so much that the spinal column is three-dimensional, it’s more five-dimensional.” I think that is an apt description of the vertebral segments that stack one on top of the other to compose...
by Jennifer Cayce | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog
Are you looking for opportunities for focused audit reviews or coder education? At HCG, we track our audit data throughout the year to identify trends in the industry and opportunities to educate coders in specific problem areas. So far, in 2020, we have identified 4...
by kkluglein | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: Question in regards to the COVID-19 new PCS codes. I am getting push back about coding these PCS codes when the drugs can be picked up via the charge master. What are your thoughts? A: While your organization may be able to pull this data from the charge...
by Kristi Pollard | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog
It has been a wild year for coding updates so far and we haven’t even implemented the codes for fiscal year 2021 yet. I will be detailing those code changes in two information-packed webinars scheduled to air later this month, but an August 1, 2020 release is one...
by Kristi Pollard | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: A patient with a previous hemiarthroplasty (say, right hip) comes in for a THR. Do you code the removal and replacement of the device (head/stem) and just replacement of the liner/cup? A: When a patient presents to upgrade a right hemiarthroplasty to a total...
