This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on Medicare payments for obstructive sleep apnea treatments, revised cost reports for several facility types, and more!
When is a procedure coded as a biopsy and when is it coded as something else? The right code depends on the purpose of the procedure. The distinction between a biopsy and another procedure is not always clear.
As hospitals and health systems continue to acquire physician practices and bring providers under their umbrella, traditional coding models are starting to show their limits.
Q: As payer analytics become more sophisticated, what specific skills or training should HIM professionals pursue to keep pace with evolving audit techniques?
This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on Medicare payments for obstructive sleep apnea treatments, revised cost reports for several facility types, and more!
The human ear is comprised of three parts: the outer, middle, and inner ear. The middle ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear. This article will discuss two types of procedures concerning the middle ear: tympanoplasties and tympanostomies.
Federal regulators continue to signal that delayed patient access to medical records is one of the most visible and enforceable areas of HIPAA compliance.
This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on CMS’ oversight of compounded drugs, a new coverage pathway designed to expedite access to certain medical devices, and more!
Most CDI programs focus their educational efforts on key documentation elements, but it's also important to instruct staff on terms to avoid in the medical record.
