Privacy & Security Forum Update: OCR Activity, Audit Protocols, Ransomware & the HIPAA Security Rule
Julia and I had the pleasure of attending the 2018 Privacy & Security Forum a couple of weeks ago. One of the sessions I attended was focused on what’s happening at OCR these days. The speaker was Roger Severino, Director of OCR and the moderator was Adam...
Coding Q&A with RMC: Valvular Heart Disease
RMC’s AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainers meet multiple times per week fielding questions from clients and staff. Below is an actual question that was submitted, along with our team’s response.* Coding Question: What is a good ICD 10 code for ‘valvular heart disease’? ...
Coding Q&A with RMC: Coding “Silent MI”
RMC’s AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainers meet multiple times per week fielding questions from clients and staff. Below is an actual question that was submitted, along with our team’s response.* Coding Question: Can you help with coding “Silent MI”? Would this be...
Shock Liver
Shock Liver: Shock liver or ischemic hepatitis describes diffuse injury to the liver from an episode of acute hypoperfusion. Shock liver codes to K72.00 (Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma) which is an MCC. While shock liver can be found in the...
Coding Q&A with RMC: Meconium – Staining vs. Passage
RMC’s AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainers meet multiple times per week fielding questions from clients and staff. Below is an actual question that was submitted, along with our team’s response.* Coding Question: Can you please tell me the difference between Meconium...
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): is caused by massive release of potassium, phosphate and nucleic acids into the body. The result is high-levels of crystal formation which can cause extensive end organ damage, especially the kidneys. TLS is defined by lab criteria and is...