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Quality of care emerges as FY 2013 theme

Address medical necessity, coding challenges

Will acute respiratory failure be CC instead of MCC?

Seven savvy tips for coding sepsis and SIRS

Q&A: Acute respiratory failure diagnosis does not require intubation

Seven savvy tips for coding sepsis and SIRS

Review guidelines for coding pregnancy, its complications

Q&A: Coding for debridement of a necrotic muscle not due to an open wound

Know how APR-DRGs can assist with physician profiling

Review guidelines for coding pregnancy, its complications

Q&A: Coding for eponyms in ICD-10-PCS

Coding for musculoskeletal procedures in ICD-10-PCS

Correctly bill ancillary bedside procedures in addition to the room rate

Q&A: Coding for healing traumatic finger amputation

Know how to translate physician ­documentation

Determine when to charge inpatient supplies separately

Consider the big picture before querying physicians

Q&A: Code or query for clinical significance?

Examine documentation for clinical indicators that provide context for MCCs

Be diligent about documentation review to prevent denials and ensure sufficient detail supports medical necessity

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