This week's note from the instructor discusses the new billing and coverage requirements for opioid treatment programs that went into effect January 1.
Front-office staff in facilities can see frequent turnover, requiring frequent training in order to keep them up to date. Use the following information to ensure staff is prepared for handing PHI and responding to patient requests.
CMS announced February 13 that it created a new HCPCS Level II laboratory testing code for SARS coronavirus 2, the virus that causes novel coronavirus. Medicare’s claims processing system will be able to accept this code on April 1 for dates of service on or after February 4.
Q: Can we bill for Part A payment for an inpatient stay of less than two midnights if the physician expected the patient to meet the 2-midnight benchmark at the time of admission?
In January, CMS created something of a headache for hospitals by issuing new versions of three commonly used patient notification forms: the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), the Important Message from Medicare (IM), and the Detailed Notice of Discharge (DND).
This week's note from the instructor discusses the new billing and coverage requirements for opioid treatment programs that went into effect January 1.
Q: I have to fly to a conference for work. I was hoping to work on the way, at the airport and on the plane, but I sometimes need to access electronic PHI to get my work done. What should I do to ensure that I stay HIPAA compliant while traveling and working in public places?
Sepsis hospitalizations are on the rise and cost Medicare more than $40 billion in 2018, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) study.
The nuances of documenting and billing for observation services can trip up even the savviest organization. Get a refresher on the basics to ensure your organization avoids common pitfalls.
This week’s Medicare updates include an article on billing and payment provisions for therapy services under PDGM, an update to the list of DMEPOS items that require prior authorization, a new code to use for coronavirus lab tests, and more!
A recent audit conducted by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the majority of healthcare providers reviewed used Medicare Part D eligibility information for potentially inappropriate purposes.
