tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2020 Issue Q1

Documentation: Coders Identify 4 Common ED Coding Errors

Is your emergency department falling prey to these issues? When you evaluate your ED’s coding practices, you hopefully don’t notice a plethora of errors among the charts. But it’s possible that you may observe problematic coding, documentation, or compliance practices now and then — and in some EDs you may see the same issues repeatedly. Although some ED coders say they’ve rectified most issues they see, others still come across problems. We talked to several coders to find out the most common issues they encounter in emergency departments, along with information on how to avoid...

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