News & Analysis

August 12, 2019
News & Insights

Q: What is the difference between a Medicare claim appeal (redeterminiation) versus reopening of a claim?

August 9, 2019
News & Insights

While there are many conferences that touch upon aspects of revenue integrity, RIS is the only one entirely dedicated to the topic. Plus, it is a great way to meet other professionals in the field of revenue integrity who are facing similar challenges and have similar interests.

August 9, 2019
News & Insights

A Kentucky community health center paid hackers $70,000 in bitcoin to regain access to its computer systems after suffering its second ransomware attack in three months. 

August 9, 2019
News & Insights

 Q: A diabetic patient is diagnosed with a gangrenous decubitus ulcer of the left heel and admitted to the hospital for treatment. If the provider documents an association between diabetes and the decubitus ulcer, which condition should be sequenced as the principal diagnosis?

August 8, 2019
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor examines some of the key proposed policies from the Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, including policies on general supervision, site neutrality, 340B payments, and price transparency. 

August 7, 2019
HIM Briefings

Starting January 1, 2020, the education and operations testing period will kick off, and organizations will be required to report appropriate use criteria (AUC) consultation information. Learn what you can do now to help your organization prepare to report AUCs in 2020 and beyond.

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