Models combining ICD/CPT codes for continuous EEG and ICD codes for epilepsy and seizures as principal diagnosis had sensitivity of 94.9%, specificity of 100.0%, and positive and negative predictive values of 98.8%, and 100.0% respectively. However, these queries only included elective admissions, ...
Cancer-related surgery was captured in CDM using CPT codes. Patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter or mechanical heart value during the 6-months before or during the index hospital visit; or inferior vena cava filter or pregnancy during the study period were excluded. Patients had 6 months of...
LANDMARK REFORMSin inpatient evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes took effect at the beginning of this year, the biggest changes in hospital coding in 25 years. Observation codes were tossed out, with clinicians now billing those services with the same inpatient codes they use for admitted...