News & Analysis

October 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

Root cause analysis of edits and an understanding of the relationship between the chargemaster and HIM/coding must be supported by overarching principles and best practices for edit management. Processes should be built around the timing of edits, applying edits across payers, and denial management.

September 28, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week's note reviews a recent Office of Inspector General report that found a 100% failure rate among reviewed claims. 

September 26, 2017
Medicare Insider

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!

September 21, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week's note looks at coding, billing, and payment rules for rural health clinics.

September 20, 2017
HIM Briefings

Managing and maintaining the chargemaster requires sound, tested strategies and tactics.

September 20, 2017
Medicare Insider

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!

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