When documenting and coding rheumatoid arthritis, include the type, joints affected, treatment, diagnostic and objective findings, and signs and symptoms.
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Closing the Quality Gap: Osteoporosis Management in Women Who Had a Fracture (OMW)
Osteoporosis prevention and management is vital to the health of beneficiaries and an important part of quality programs STAR Ratings.
Read MoreCoding Corner: Documenting & Coding Dementia
When documenting and coding dementia, one code should describe the etiology and the second the dementia.
Read MoreTransforming the Health Care Experience for the Patient – Robert’s Patient Story
Robert, a 86-year-old Medicare beneficiary, found himself without home care after it was discovered he was a hoarder.
Read MoreClosing the Quality Gap: Falls Screening
Family physicians play a pivotal role in falls screening and recommending preventive strategies for at-risk patients.
Read MoreCoding Corner: ICD-10-CM FY 2024 Updates
ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are effective starting October 1. 395 new healthcare codes will likely impact risk adjustment and HCC diagnosis codes.
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