The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the case management department's workflow, primarily due to staff relocation to a remote setting. As the pandemic regulations roll back, the collateral effects are becoming evident.
The Important Message from Medicare (IM) Form-CMS-10065 is a document designed to inform hospitalized patients receiving inpatient services of their discharge appeal rights.
When looking into the general overview of a CDI specialist’s responsibilities, it is important for new specialists to understand the basics of coding, querying, and physician education. Use these strategies to brush up on the CDI essentials.
This week’s Medicare updates include the April 2022 update for the IPPS, a correction for claims processing when osteoporosis drugs are billed for other indications, the April 2022 update for the DMEPOS fee schedule, and more!
If your case management department is short-staffed, you’re not alone. Many organizations are struggling with unfilled positions and overburdened staff.