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Outpatient visit volumes recovering faster than ED, inpatient visits
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Outpatient, emergency, and inpatient hospital visit volumes continue to trend upward, but at a rate that may be frustratingly slow for cash-strapped organizations.
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Complex case: False negative COVID-19 results
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Doug’s wife drives him to the local hospital emergency department (ED) because he has been experiencing possible COVID-19 symptoms for the past week. His symptoms started with a headache, a dry cough, muscle aches, and a low-grade fever of 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
 

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Q&A: Reporting COVID-19 without respiratory manifestations in ICD-10-CM
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How should we report positive COVID-19 cases in ICD-10-CM without respiratory manifestations or any signs or symptoms and no prior suspected exposure?

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