Radiation oncology is a specialty utilizing radioelements either externally or internally to treat medical conditions such as cancer. This article serves as a primer for coding radiation oncology services.
HHS recently released updated model notices of privacy practices (NPP), introducing changes that go well beyond revising standard privacy notice templates.
Admit type continues to present a significant risk across hospital operations, driven by limited formal education and widespread misinterpretation of national standards.
As the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other agencies place additional focus on Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment, HIM leaders should do the same.
Our experts answer questions about behavioral health coding, internal coding audits, and coding non-emergency services provided in the emergency department.
This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed decision memo for NCD 210.3, new guidance related to organ procurement organization oversight, and more!
