tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 19

Inpatient Coding: Distinguish the Fine Line Between Inpatient and Outpatient Stays

Misunderstood documentation could lead to accusations of overpayments. It’s been said that communication is the key to success in love, in business, and more than ever, in medicine. The how, what, when, where, and why of documenting care is directly related to the patient’s health and your practice’s livelihood. Though the lines between Medicare’s Part A and B can be fuzzy sometimes, providers need to understand the significance of clear and concise notes, signed reports, and wording—or they could face paybacks to the government. Background. The OIG published a report Monday about a Lafayette...

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