Nearly 30,000 patients may have undergone an atherectomy procedure too soon or possibly even unnecessarily, according to a new ProPublica data analysis. Consulted experts said...Read More »
CMS released its January 2024 HCPCS Level II code update on December 7, outlining 344 new and 74 discontinued codes. The code changes mentioned in this update will become effective...Read More »
Using tiny implants filled with lab-grown pancreatic cells (known as VC-02), researchers found the need for insulin shots among people with type 1 diabetes was significantly reduced, according to a new study published in Nature...Read More »
An experimental therapy restored executive function in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI) and chronic sequelae, according a recent study published in Nature Medicine. The therapy includes using...Read More »
Q: I’ve heard some facilities are beginning to incorporate ICD-11, even though it is not yet implemented in the United States. How can coders help their providers transition to ICD-11?Read More »
A new Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit has revealed that approximately 20% of cases of coded abuse or neglect were not reported to law enforcement,...Read More »
As of 2021, there were more than 150,000 lower-limb amputations (LLA) that occurred throughout the U.S. The most common causes for these LLAs were diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and trauma. In fact,...Read More »
A new study released in JAMA Open Network found that children diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have a readmission rate of 27.8%.
