Search results for "Penalties"
Encephalopathy
Clinicians often struggle with the distinction between delirium and encephalopathy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/coding.htm
15 Jan 2015
Coding for intellectual, developmental disabilities
Documentation of severity and/or the associated IQ is required for correct coding and severity-of-illness assignment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/coding.htm
15 Dec 2014
Discharges to post-acute care facilities rose nearly 50% in 15 years
Discharges to post-acute care (PAC) facilities increased 49% between 1996 and 2010, while discharges to home decreased 5% in this time period, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/10/1.htm
10 Dec 2014
Poorest neighborhoods have increased 30-day readmission risk
Living in a very disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with an increased risk of 30-day readmission equivalent to having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a recent study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/10/4.htm
10 Dec 2014
How documentation impacts VBPM, PQRS
Starting in 2015, what hospitalists record will affect their facilities' Value-Based Payment Modifier and Physician Quality Reporting System results.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/09/coding.htm
15 Sep 2014
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The rewardincentive (but not the penalty) may be adjusted slightly based onMedicare cost projections for the applicable year. ... About 25% of clinicians will likely see somereward, 25% some penalty, and 50% no reward or penalty.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/09/acph-201409-coding_t1.pdf
10 Sep 2014
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Hospitalswill be relying on precise documentation by physicians, particular-ly hospitalists, to avoid penalties.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/09/acph-201409-coding_t3.pdf
10 Sep 2014
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Hospitalswill be relying on precise documentation by physicians, particular-ly hospitalists, to avoid penalties.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/09/acph-201409-coding_t2.pdf
10 Sep 2014
Letter to the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on improving nights and weekends care, choosing the best readmission risk prediction strategies, and establishing hospitalist preoperative care clinics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/lfe.htm
15 Jul 2014
Make quality metrics work for you
Stand out by providing high-value care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/06/quality-metrics.htm
15 Jun 2014