New tools, products, and training can help optimize the HIM department, but gaining approval the expense can be a challenge. Apply these lessons to make your next budget request a success.
CMS would use the proposed modifiers to implement a 15% payment reduction starting in 2022 for services provided in whole or in part by physical therapy assistants (PTA) and occupational therapy assistants (OTA).
This week’s Medicare updates include three new additions to the OIG work plan, a transmittal regarding new CLIA waived tests, an update to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual related to acute kidney injury, and more!
Integrating facility and professional fee coding into one centralized department model can help organizations make the most of advances in technology and manage costs.