Outsourcing some HIM functions is common at many organizations. The decision might initially be spurred by staffing shortages or budgetary concerns, but many outsourcing arrangements become long-term projects.
This week’s Medicare updates include an OPPS update; guidance on coding and billing date of service on professional claims; CMS’ efforts to support Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria; and more!
This week’s Medicare updates include information on submitting claims to Medicare for beneficiaries in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma; annual HCPCS updates for SNFs; FY 2018 IPPS and LTCH PPS updates; and more!
This week’s Medicare updates include an update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System; revisions to the State Operations Manual; information on CMS approval of CHIP provisions to assist with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief; and more!
CMS is thinking about scaling back its Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model, a program that aimed to reduce costs related to the most common inpatient surgery for Medicare beneficiaries: hip and knee replacements.
