Posts Tagged ‘inpatient’
Comprehensive Guide for Inpatient Coders: Coding Abnormal Findings in the Hospital Setting
The Official Coding Guidelines provide detailed instructions for coders on how to capture diagnoses and significant findings accurately. Section III and its Subsection B (III.B) stand out as critical tools for ensuring that coders capture all relevant diagnoses and abnormal findings during a patient’s hospital stay.
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Inpatient and ProFee Coding and the Way it is Reimbursed?
What’s the difference between Inpatient and ProFee coding? Explore the coding basics, definitions, and reimbursement rules for Inpatient and ProFee coding.
Read More2024 IPPS Proposed Rule Details Payment Updates, NTAP & MS-DRG Changes, & More
CMS released the 2024 IPPS Proposed Rule on April 10, 2023. The Rule will be published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2023.
Read MoreImprove Your Organization’s Coding Accuracy with Inpatient Coding Training Plans for Your Corporate Coding Team
It is imperative that Inpatient coders receive frequent training on the annual ICD-10 updates to successfully interpret the complexities of Inpatient coding. As nationally recognized HIM experts, we have several training options to meet your team’s educational needs and ensure your coding accuracy standards.
Read MoreCMS PEPPER Report to Include Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is a quarterly electronic data report that contains a hospital’s claims data statistics for Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs). CMS has approved the addition of a new target area to the quarterly PEPPER report related to inpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Read MoreOutpatient to Inpatient Coder Training: Evaluate, Identify, & Train with Experts
Cross-training your organization’s most qualified outpatient coders in inpatient coding is a sure way to bolster your bottom line and receive the most return on your investment in coding education. But, how do you identify these coders who are ready to train as inpatient coders and grow their professional experience? The key is to rely on a highly skilled team with experience in inpatient coding education, as well as inpatient coding support and auditing services, like YES HIM Consulting. Let our team of experienced HIM and coding experts come in and assist you in implementing this profitable business strategy!
Read MoreCross-Training Coders to Become Inpatient Coding Experts: Live Sessions are the Key to Success
Healthcare organizations, including coders, often struggle with a true return on investment when aiming to cross-train from outpatient to inpatient coding. There are several key differences between inpatient and outpatient coding. Inpatient coding documents a patient’s diagnosis and treatment during hospitalization, while outpatient coding generates a detailed report for diagnoses treated in one visit. Coding for inpatient vs. outpatient also requires different code sets and payment systems.
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