This week's note from the instructor looks at how recent OIG audits of neurostimulator implantation payments could provide a framework for internal audit processes.
This week's note from the instructor looks at how recent OIG audits of neurostimulator implantation payments could provide a framework for internal audit processes.
Accurate HCC reporting must be supported by appropriate documentation and coding. Use these tips ensure complete, compliance HCC capture for wound care.
This week’s Medicare updates include a correction notice for the FY 2022 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System final rule, updated COVID-19 FAQs and guidance, an OIG review of Medicare payments for neurostimulator implantation surgeries, and more!
This week's note from the instructor explores the proposed changes to billing for therapy assistant services from the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
A pair of new rules require organizations to meet specific interoperability and patient access requirements but confusion about the rules and low awareness of the requirements hampers compliance efforts. Learn how your organization's compliance and implementation efforts compare to peers.
This week’s Medicare updates include a final decision memo on an NCD for home use of oxygen to treat cluster headaches, a notice about CMS exercising enforcement discretion for certain SNF consolidated billing provisions, an interim final rule on new policies against surprise billing, and more!
Several CPT modifiers have similar definitions, which can make distinguishing between them challenging. Review guidance for the appropriate application of modifier -51 versus -59 and discontinued service modifiers -52, -53, -73, and -74.
H.R. 7898 became law on January 5, 2021, and amended the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to require the secretary of HHS to consider certain recognized security practices of covered entities and business associates when making certain determinations, and for other purposes.
Case managers are charged with helping patients to navigate multiple challenges. But sometimes, their own preconceived notions may creep into care interactions and become a barrier.
