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Coding Discussions about the Elephant in the Room
Author: Davies, Sharon
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2017
One thing is for certain, everyone’s life will end someday. But who wants to broach this uncomfortable subject in a healthcare setting? The patient? The patient’s family? The primary care provider? The hospitalists?
Medicare has recognized the value of this servi....
Do You Want Fries With That? Decoding All the 'Extras' in Physician Visits
Author: Davies, Sharon
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2016
Place an order at almost any fast food chain and you can expect to hear the cashier ask, “Do you want fries with that?” From fries to soft drinks to apple pie desserts, extras abound at any given restaurant. When working on the coding for physician visits, it’s important to keep all the p....