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APC
This Medicare prospective payment system reimburses most hospital outpatient services based upon Ambulatory Payment Classification groups that are similar both clinically and in terms of resources required. Post APC questions, and talk about ways to impro
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01/15/2012 05:16 AM
by katerossmail@yahoo.c
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Boot Camp Alumni
This forum is for alumni of HCPro's Certified Coder Boot Camps. Network with your former classmates, find answers to your tough questions, or get some test prep tips from colleagues who have already passed the CPC exam.
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09/01/2010 10:22 AM
by nilsen@windstream.ne
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Chargemaster
This discussion group is a forum to discuss critical issues relating to charge description master (CDM) file content, organization, and management. We also provide an avenue for CDM coordinators to discuss different philosophies on how the facility's char
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06/17/2011 02:14 PM
by bettygur
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Compliance
Because coding determines reimbursement, coding is at the heart of health care compliance. Discuss specific coding compliance issues, settlements, auditing and monitoring activities
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04/06/2012 03:47 PM
by nicole.armour@gmail.
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CPT-4
This classification system has been designated as the "official code set" for procedure coding for Medicare Part B and ambulatory claims for all payers. Healthcare providers and coders alike face challenges with correct code submission. Discuss those chal
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05/16/2012 09:45 AM
by 16404645
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Credentialing
The government wants all coders of Medicare claims to be credentialed. Yet, not all inpatient coders have credentials. Discuss how a coder becomes credentialed, how to maintain credentials, as well as how to retain credentialed staff.
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05/08/2012 11:54 AM
by lisajim1@comcast.net
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Documentation Improvement
CDI is the basis for improving the accuracy and quality of coding and DRG assignment and thus, reimbursement for the health care institution. CDI links the coding profession, medical staff and financial officer in a comprehensive effort to advance the cli
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11/16/2011 10:16 PM
by rblakes
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Evaluation & Management
Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes are CPT-4 codes that describe patient encounters with providers. These "visit" codes account for almost half of all third-party payments to providers. Talk about how the codes are selected and the many factors that ma
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05/09/2012 09:29 AM
by dwhitted@chp-dod.com
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HIM Directors
Talk about concerns unique to health information management directors here.
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08/03/2011 06:58 AM
by neomedhospitalschenn
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ICD-9
This classification system has been designated as the "official code set" for diagnostic coding for Medicare and all billers and payers. Discuss specific coding concerns as well as the present-on-admission indicator here.
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05/09/2012 09:14 AM
by kishmael@marshallmed
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ICD-10
The ICD has become the international standard diagnostic classification for all general epidemiological and many health management purposes. In anticipation of its possible implementation in the United States by October 1, 2009, we invite comments from bo
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04/11/2012 10:26 AM
by kherring
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MS-DRG
Medicare Severity DRGs (MS-DRGs) took effect October 1, 2007, expanding the number of DRGs from 538 to 745. This new Medicare prospective payment system is designed to more accurately reflect patient severity and takes into account a patient's complicatio
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04/02/2012 05:00 PM
by jencmason@verizon.ne
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Networking
Here's your chance to contact other coding professionals! Engage other coders with your coding questions and thoughts here.
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04/20/2012 01:18 AM
by jonahdmartin@yahoo.c
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