This week's Medicare updates include an FAQ on the JW/JZ modifiers, a revised version of the January 2023 OPPS update transmittal, new items on the OIG Work Plan, and more!
With reimbursement gains whittled down by CMS' attempt to remedy unlawful cuts to 340B drug payments, complying with updated Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) policies is key to protecting reimbursement. Take a closer look at CMS' latest policies and ensure your organization is in compliance.
This week's Medicare updates include an FAQ on the JW/JZ modifiers, a revised version of the January 2023 OPPS update transmittal, new items on the OIG Work Plan, and more!
Julie, a case manager, understands that meeting the demands of the patient and family is important. However, she also knows that hospitals are responsible for safe discharges.
Case management directors who are planning to implement organizational change once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends need to consider new perspectives and strategies.
Vaccine administration is a routine part of healthcare services, so it's important to know how to correctly code for them. Brush up on coding guidance for vaccines to ensure you're up to speed on the latest rules.
One day, a woman came into the hospital after sustaining a severe head injury in an ATV accident. She was brought to the U.S. by her parents, who had not gone through proper legal channels to enter the country.
When it comes to HIPAA compliance, there’s always something new to learn. In 2022, Paubox, a security provider, reported more than 3 million people were affected by breaches involving electronic medical records.
This week’s Medicare updates include the April quarterly update to the ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, a correction notice for the 2023 OPPS final rule, an updated list of lab tests subject to exceptions from the lab date of service policy, and more!
The 2023 CPT code update introduced an option for reporting nasal valve collapse repairs, as well as revisions to certain injection codes to include imaging guidance.
