OCR recently announced a significant settlement with a medical group that represents the first resolution of an investigation into a phishing cyberattack under HIPAA.
Aimee Wilcox, CPMA, CCS-P, CST, MA, MT, and Karla VonEschen, MS, CPC, CPMA, CCDS-O, look back at the progression of diagnosis and mortality coding before looking ahead to ICD-11 and how coding departments can prepare for it.
This week’s Medicare updates include guidance on the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, an OIG report on nursing home care during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!
In 2023, CMS used its statutory authority to make Medicare payment for certain dental services under specific conditions. Learn more about the most recent changes and how to ensure compliant billing.
Our experts answer questions about conflicting payer and MAC guidance, identifying CPT/HCPCS services and supplies that are not separately reportable, and more.
