The nervous system, also known as the body’s command center, controls movements, thoughts, and automatic responses to stimuli. Neurological diseases and disorders are the result of dysfunction in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Brush up on recent changes to these codes.
This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, the CY 2023 Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, the corrections for the FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, and more!
Now that the fourth quarter has arrived, things are winding down for 2022. This is a good time to reflect on the past year of HIPAA compliance and prepare for 2023. Here is a roundup of HIPAA topics and some actionable tips for compliance.
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a roadmap for accurate diagnosis coding. Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P, unpacks fundamental ICD-10-CM coding concepts.
While in the early stages of developing a nationwide directory of providers and services, CMS has already shown a commitment to information transparency. The agency published ownership data for all Medicare-certified nursing homes in September, making it easier to hold owners of multiple facilities—including private equity firms—accountable.
