Updated 2017 ICD-10-CM guidelines come 'with' controversial changes

November 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

Just like the lyrics to the popular Gap Band song say, "You dropped a bomb on me… I won't forget it," there are definitely some changes in the 2017 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting that some of us may wish the Cooperating Parties will forget were ever mentioned.

Making a checklist for the OPPS final rule

November 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

With only 60 days between the OPPS final rule's release and the January 1 implementation date, providers will be ahead of the curve by spending time now and thinking about the processes they may need to review, change, or implement based on what CMS finalizes and the sort of financial impact the final rule is likely to have.

Review your electronic order templates to protect against audits and ensure compliance

November 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

Orders for services are a vital component of ensuring Medicare coverage. With the advent of computerized provider order entry (CPOE), it is important to review order templates in the electronic medical record (EMR) and the resulting order produced or printed in the formal legal medical record to ensure the templates meet requirements.