News & Analysis

April I/OCE update continues to clarify comprehensive APC process

June 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

The April quarterly I/OCE update from CMS did not defy convention featuring the typically small number of updates following extensive changes in the previous quarter but CMS did continue to clarify

This Month’s Coding Q&A

June 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about drug panels ordered in the ED, edits for pain management codes, and more.
 

This Month’s Coding Q&A

June 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about reporting myocardial infarctions in ICD-10-CM, documentation for orthopedic procedures, and more.
 

Note from the Instructor: CMS provides additional guidance on chronic care management

May 19, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about billing for chronic care management. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

Note from the Instructor: Provider-Based vs. Freestanding Locations: Financials Flip-flop with New Packaging

May 12, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about billing for provider-based vs. freestanding locations. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

Note from the Instructor: Improved Edit Resources from CMS

May 5, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about CMS providing additional information for provider about edits. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

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