News & Analysis

January 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, breaks down CPT coding for hearing assessments and for auditory osseointegrated implants used to treat certain types of hearing loss.

December 22, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include an MLN booklet on opioid treatment program billing and payment, the January 2022 update to the ambulatory surgical center payment system, information on Congressional action impacting Medicare payment, and more! 

December 21, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor walks through the payment implications of the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequestor Cuts Act.

December 21, 2021
HIM Briefings

Query forms need to be vetted and approved and must follow appropriate guidelines to be compliant. Brush up on current query guidance to ensure you and your organization are following best practice.

December 16, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the updates to Medicare premiums, cost-sharing amounts, and more for CY 2022.

December 15, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG audit of payments for spinal facet joint denervation sessions, the January 2022 OPPS update transmittal, the January 2022 I/OCE update transmittal, and more!

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