“Unspecified” Codes
The use of “unspecified” codes has been a common topic of discussion in the industry. There is a sense that unspecified codes will corrupt the reliability of the data we compiled based on these codes. There seems to be a consensus that the use of these codes is bad and should be avoided. Read the […]
Physical Status Modifiers
The Use of Physical Status Modifiers You have learned this week that there are special modifiers used exclusively for Anesthesia services called physical status modifiers. These modifiers are important when reporting the patient’s health condition when anesthesia was administered. Provide a rationale for when and how physical status modifiers are used. The Use of Physical […]
Determining Anesthesia Service Payments and Modifiers
As a new medical coder for an Anesthesiologist group, it is important that you practice calculating service payments by assigning the appropriate anesthesia code(s) and modifier(s), as well as determining the base and time unit values, any modifying circumstances, and the conversion factor to arrive at your anesthesia service payment. Apply your knowledge of Anesthesia […]
Learning Project: Plan for Implementation Presentation Assignment Instructions
Using the organization selected in the Learning Project: Contemporary Management Techniques Research Paper Assignment, prepare a PowerPoint presentation and Kaltura video outlining the plan for implementation. The PowerPoint slides should include a detailed plan of how the contemporary management technique selected in the Learning Project: Contemporary Management Techniques Research Paper Assignment would be implemented in […]
What is an example of an operational control in the LAN Domain?
LAN Domain controls consist mainly of technical controls, such as firewalls, as well as management or administrative controls, such as policies and procedures. Discuss the following questions: 1. Operational controls are implemented by people rather than systems. What is an example of an operational control in the LAN Domain? 2. How does that control work […]