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Minneapolis VA Medical Center Data Breach
The Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center has experienced two distinct and significant data breaches within a seven-month period, revealing multifaceted vulnerabilities in its data protection protocols.
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Coding Pearls - Akin Osteotomy Denials
“Has anyone had CIGNA, Tufts, UHC reject CPT code 28310 (Akin osteotomy) as a separate and billable code with a Lapidus arthrodesis/hallux valgus correction with bunionectomy (CPT 28297)? I did appeal with CIGNA and was told that the nurse-coder looked at my appeal and related to me that according to the NCCI Edits, the Akin osteotomy is “part and parcel” included with a Lapidus arthrodesis/ bunionectomy. What is the next step?”
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Windows 10 End-of-Life
The approaching end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10, set for October 14, 2025, represents a critical juncture for organizations worldwide. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an urgent advisory that this is strategic and imperative for long-term cybersecurity. Migration to a supported and more secure platform like Windows 11 prior to the date above is essential to mitigate significant, foreseeable risks.
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Coding
Coding Pearls - Emergency Room Coding
“My group takes call at our local hospital, and this necessitates seeing patients in the emergency room (ER) on occasion. We are not all in agreement regarding what E/M codes should be used in this scenario. We have come up with different encounters:
-A patient seen in the ER. The patient is then discharged to follow up for outpatient care.
-A patient is seen in the ER and then admitted for continued medical treatment.
-A patient is seen in the ER and emergently taken straight to the operating room for surgical treatment.
What E/M code series would you recommend using for these different scenarios? Thank you for the help!”
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