The most recent COVID-19 virus variants have forced hospitals to confront a crunch in patient volume. One of the major challenges has been patient throughput, ensuring a timely transition for patients who no longer require an acute level of hospital care.
This week’s Medicare updates include new additions to the FAQ on Medicare fee-for-service billing during the COVID-19 PHE, updates to the OIG work plan, changes to NCDs, and more!
Joint replacement procedures have gotten a lot of regulatory attention in recent years. These procedures are common and costly, ringing up billions in hospital bills and follow-up care each year.
Risk adjusted payment methodologies in outpatient settings call for a different CDI approach. Learn how one organization conducts risk adjustment outpatient CDI reviews to support correct coding and documentation.
Tracking denials data as a key performance indicator (KPI) can help identify gaps in provider documentation and create meaningful physician education. Learn how to leverage coding and CDI staff in tracking and managing denials data.
