Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!
Episode 56 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Understanding Critical Care Compliance
Know the Critical Care Code requirements
Clinical Documentation must support active Critical Care by the rendering provider
The site of service does not determine whether Critical Care can be reported
Critical Care is not just for the Pulmonologists
Clinical Documentation must be consistent throughout the note
Every service is not Critical Care
Combining multiple providers Critical Care time on one day is not permissible under Medicare rules
Don’t unbundle other services
Avoid canned phrases
Expect payer audits
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