Hospice Diagnosis Coding
Presented by Annette Lee
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CMS clarified that hospices must report all diagnoses identified on hospice claims, whether or not they are related to a patient’s terminal prognosis. For that reason, hospice clinicians must have a thorough understanding of what must be considered in ICD-10 coding for hospice patients. This course will define components that must be considered in ICD-10 coding for hospice patients and is appropriate for hospice nurses, coders, and administrators.
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Annette Lee
Annette is a registered nurse who has been practicing since 1990, with the majority of her nursing experience being in public health care. She has a master’s degree in health care administration. In 2000 she joined the home health intermediary Cahaba GBA, where she became an instructor, providing education to home health and…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Diagnosis Coding for Hospice
In this chapter, we will discuss the various components that must be considered in ICD-10 coding in hospice, as well as strategies to differentiate between primary, secondary, and comorbid diagnoses. Additionally, this chapter will review strategies for obtaining information necessary for accurate coding of the hospice patient.
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