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Coding Tips: Exagamglogene Autotemcel
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...
Coding Tips: SDOH and IP Reimbursement
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...
Coding Tips: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
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....
Coding Tips: Intraosseous (IO) Vascular Access
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...
Kim Felix Receives PHIMA Distinguished Member Award
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 her accomplishments...
Coding Updates: Staying Up to Date on the Latest and Greatest
We often hear that it is crucial for medical coders, auditors and CDI personnel to stay up to date on the latest coding changes and coding clinic information. But why? There are a few reasons. Accurate reimbursement. Reviewing and understanding how to apply the newest...
Transitioning to RevElate: Meaningful Differences Between the Foundational Applications
The transition to RevElate – especially for Oracle Cerner customers who are not familiar with Soarian Financials – is a significant change event. And it may be tempting to down-play the significance of this change. A better approach to managing the change is to...
A New Model for Identity Management: Defining a Proactive Enterprise – Wide eMPI Strategy
e4 and Intellis have combined to form the nation’s premier eMPI remediation solutions provider. Todd Goughnour, RHIA, MBA, VP of HIM and Robin Gates, RHIA, Sr. Director, Sales and Business Development share how a new model of identity management is helping...
CDI Tips: Properly Capturing Lactic Acidosis
A recent discussion regarding lactic acidosis in a patient with sepsis has prompted a review of some important points that need clarification. First and foremost, lactic acidosis is not considered inherent to Sepsis. Additionally, acidosis is not noted as an...
Coding Tips: New Codes for Refractory Angina Pectoris
New codes were assigned for refractory angina pectoris in FY 2023. These codes will differentiate refractory angina pectoris from other angina types and help ensure precise data collection coding. Chronic refractory angina pectoris is angina caused by irreversible...
Northeast Region Health Network EMPI Cleanup Case Study
A northeast region health network with a services footprint that includes over a dozen hospitals and large physician groups selected Epic electronic health records system as a single enterprise EHR. After thorough planning, the health network’s team embarked on the formidable task of migrating 8.3 million patient records from multiple EHRs to the new system.
Coding Tips: New Code for Prostatic Artery Embolization
New code for Prostatic Artery Embolization under root operation (Occlusion) For 2023, a new code was introduced for Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) under root operation (Occlusion). It is in the same body system, Lower Arteries, as Uterine Artery Embolization. PAE...