APC Payment Insider September 2009
APC Payment Insider, September 1, 2009
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In this issue we look at how the new ICD-9-CM codes increase specificity.
Inside:
- CMS clarifies outpatient “observation services”
- Q/A: Don’t code stent if lesion not crossed
- Q/A: Code intended procedure when not completed
- Q/A: Lack of start, stop times affects code selection
- Q/A: Report drug and administration codes
- Q/A: Report in facility setting only
- Q/A: Setting, insurer dictate payment policy
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