Hot Topics in Coding: ECMO, Sepsis, Heart Device Reporting and More

*Please note that CEUs are no longer available for this webinar.*
Recent CMS code and reimbursement changes have had a significant impact on coding for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) procedures and heart devices. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the ICD-10-PCS procedures that are affected by these changes and discuss the MS-DRG changes related to these procedures. In addition, we will review the proposed definitions for sepsis and explore the potential impact on sepsis reporting.
Topics to be covered:
-A review of the basic components of ECMO and how the recent coding changes will impact reimbursement
-A discussion of heart device reporting and its impact on MS-DRG assignment
-A look at the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3) that was recently addressed during the March ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting and the proposal to harmonize codes with these definitions for fiscal year 2021