This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG data brief on opioid use disorder medications, an adjustment to the editing process for RHC and FQHC claims that include a GV modifier, and more!
Our experts answer questions about assigning modifiers, mental health documentation and assigning evaluation and management service levels based on time.
Building a team of fully cross-trained coders who are competently able to code all record types is one of a coding manager’s goals. Achieving this goal requires that managers inventory the skills of each coder, identify focused education, and plan for cross-training opportunities.
Analyze key provisions in the 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule to understand potential updates to Medicare inpatient coding and billing.
