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Diagnosis Coding:

3 Tips Help Audit-Proof Your Diagnosis Coding

Coding for case mix is bound to leave your claims hanging under audit. Audits of home care providers' claims are coming fast and furious from all quarters. There's no time like the present to make sure your coding stands up under scrutiny. Home care providers are reporting audit increases from a variety of sources including Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Program Safeguard Contractors, intermediaries, carriers, the HHS Office of Inspector General, and more. Bone Up On The Basics Before you code your next patient, make sure you are up to date on the latest coding guidance. Know the source documents you must reference for each of the OASIS coding M items, says coding and OASIS expert Sparkle Sparks with Redmond, WAbased OASIS Answers. You can familiarize yourself with ICD-9 basics by reading the most up-to-date version of ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. This will bring you up to [...]
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