H.R. 7898 became law on January 5, 2021, and amended the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to require the secretary of HHS to consider certain recognized security practices of covered entities and business associates when making certain determinations, and for other purposes.
Case managers are charged with helping patients to navigate multiple challenges. But sometimes, their own preconceived notions may creep into care interactions and become a barrier.
Several CPT modifiers have similar definitions, which can make distinguishing between them challenging. Review guidance for the appropriate application of modifier -51 versus -59 and discontinued service modifiers -52, -53, -73, and -74.
CMS finalizing plans to remove the inpatient-only list, only to propose a reversal less than a year later, has introduced challenges for case managers.
