by Kelly Vanek | May 21, 2023 | Coding Tips, Education & Training
Exagamglogene autotemcel (Exa-cel) (aka CTX001™) is a genetically modified cell therapy that is used to increase fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in patients with sickle-cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT). Exagamglogene autotemcel is an...
by Kelly Vanek | May 5, 2023 | Coding, Coding Tips, News
Stay in the know about how proposed changes to SDOH codes could affect IP MS-DRG reimbursement. Inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) payment is made based on the use of hospital resources using various factors: the treatment of a patient’s severity of...
by Kelly Vanek | May 2, 2023 | Coding Tips, Education & Training
In 2021, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) were added as risk factors to the CPT table used to determine the level of medical decision-making for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided during visits in an office or other outpatient settings. As of Jan....
by Kelly Vanek | May 1, 2023 | Coding, Coding Tips
Refers to the placement of a specialized hollow bore needle through the cortex of a bone into the medullary space for infusion of medical therapy. It is used when standard venous access would delay therapy or is not easily obtained. IO success rates are twice as high...
by Kelly Vanek | Apr 28, 2023 | News
We’re pleased to congratulate Intellis’ Director of Education Kim Felix, RHIA, CCS, on being named the Pennsylvania Health Information Association (PHIMA) 2023 Distinguished Member. Kim was honored at the PHIMA Annual Conference. We’re amazed at...
