Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

Episode 56 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Understanding Critical Care Compliance

1. Know the Critical Care Code requirements

2. Clinical Documentation must support active Critical Care by the rendering provider

3. The site of service does not determine whether Critical Care can be reported

4. Critical Care is not just for the Pulmonologists

5. Clinical Documentation must be consistent throughout the note

6. Every service is not Critical Care

7. Combining multiple providers Critical Care time on one day is not permissible under Medicare rules

8. Don’t unbundle other services

9. Avoid canned phrases

10. Expect payer audits

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