To enhance efforts to combat the opioid crisis in America, CMS policy allows for a new benefit under Medicare Part B concerning Opioid Treatment Programs.
Sepsis hospitalizations are on the rise and cost Medicare more than $40 billion in 2018, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) study.
The Patient-Driven Payment Model has shaken up skilled nursing facility (SNF) billing and coding. Learn the ins and outs of PDPM and how it will affect your organization.
Providers need to clean up coding for electro-acupuncture devices, according to CMS. Claims submitted with HCPCS code L8679 will be subject to additional scrutiny to ensure they're correct.
The Medicine section of the CPT Manual includes codes for a variety of services including acupuncture, vaccinations, and behavioral health assessments and is divided into 33 subsections that can make it challenging to navigate.
Whether coders are on-site or remote, managers can use a variety of techniques to foster communication and support a professional workspace. Use these tips to strengthen your coding team.
