April 1st marks the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month. This year brings a shift from the commonly used phrase “Autism Awareness Month” to “Autism Acceptance Month.” in an effort to build a more inclusive society. The month is dedicated to promoting autism awareness, inclusion, and ensuring those on the spectrum have the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Autism covers a spectrum of…
The March 2021 Registry Partners CTR Coding Break focuses on common coding errors in Lung abstracting. First, we look at common coding errors when terminology is used, on imaging or by a physician, that might not appear in the ICD-O-3. Another common area that gives abstractors trouble, is terminology around coding bronchial tumors. We will review bronchus terminology and applicable site codes. Then, we move on…
The past year and COVID-19 pandemic have had a major financial impact on many hospitals across the country. Healthcare facilities are focusing on rebounding from this hardship in 2021 by reallocating resources and streamlining patient care. Some are also focusing on marketing to increase volumes. Part of that marketing includes public reporting of care outcomes data. In today’s age of available consumer knowledge and choice, it…
Sleep Awareness Week runs this year from March 14-20, 2021, and spotlights the importance of sleep in our daily lives and encourages everyone to learn about habits, practices, and routines that improve our sleep quality and overall health. Sleep is one of the most crucial factors in our overall health and well-being, but how many of us actually get the amount of sleep our bodies need?…
