December 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

CMS is moving forward with its plan to drastically cut payments for drugs acquired through the 340B drug discount program, according to the 2018 OPPS final rule, released in November. 

December 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

Although every claim denial should be tracked, not every denial should be appealed. Learn about how and when to appeal Medicare claims denials. 

December 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

CMS’ policy in the 2018 OPPS final rule to cut reimbursement for drugs purchased through the 340B drug discount program by nearly 30%, accounting for the decrease from average sales price plus 6% to minus 22.5%, is getting a lot of attention from the provider community—and with good reason.

December 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about reporting –X {EPSU} modifiers, retaining written queries, billing inpatient-only procedures, and more.