See You at the HIMAH Virtual Annual Conference!

 
Leigh Poland, VP of Coding Services at AGS Health, reminded viewers to attend the annual Health Information Management Association of Hawaii (HIMAH) virtual conference on June 19, 2023. Leigh led an educational session on the complexities of Debridement Coding in the Inpatient Setting, discussing rules, guidelines, and its impact on MS-DRG and reimbursement. This enlightening session took place during the week of June 19 and was a great way to kick off the summer.

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