The fiscal year 2022 ICD-10-CM code set introduced 165 new codes, effective for encounters on or after October 1. Read about notable changes including new codes for anemia and thrombolysis, COVID-19-realted conditions, depression, and gastric metaplasia.
A case manager learns that a soon-to-be discharged patient’s electricity has been turned off for nonpayment and makes arrangements to have the bill paid and power restored. While this is clearly important to the patient’s health, it is also an example of how case managers may be unintentionally violating the law.
This week’s Medicare updates include the renewal of the COVID-19 PHE, the correction notice for the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, information on billing and coding for COVID-19 booster shots, and more!
Understanding the nuance of healthcare finance and reporting is tricky but an essential skill for revenue cycle professionals. Take a look at key concepts and terms to decipher financial reports.
This week's note from the instructor reviews the inpatient Part A lifetime reserve days and the process for notifying patients when they are about to exhaust their regular benefit days.
This week’s Medicare updates include changes to place of service (POS) codes for telehealth, updated information on the use of the KX modifier for CAR T-Cell therapy, the release of the 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D star ratings, and more!
