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In the previous blog, we discussed general coding guidelines. In this blog, we will review chapter-specific coding guideline beginning with chapter 1

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Performing coding and documentation audits are crucial to an effective compliance plan

Does your organization perform blood draws for laboratory tests? Do your lab technicians who draw blood ever need to travel to obtain the specimen from the patient?

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This section is jam packed with guidelines for ICD-10-CM. These guidelines can be found throughout all chapter sections of the code book.

If you are a provider of equipment or supplies to your patients, the latest OIG audit report will be of interest to you.