Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS, analyzes the challenges that both inpatient and outpatient CDI specialists encounter and offers advice to lessen provider opposition to participating in outpatient CDI.
In a significant development underscoring the growing threat of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, the Office for Civil Rights recently announced a settlement concerning a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information of over 14,000 individuals.
A final rule issued by CMS in February includes several changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) regulations aimed at ensuring health equity, quality, and safety.
Most fracture cases originate in the ED, so orthopedic coders must understand the various scenarios that may arise based on the patient’s condition and the intent of the performing clinician.
This week’s Medicare updates include an FAQ on accelerated and advance payments related to the Change Healthcare cyberattack, additions to the OIG Work Plan, and more!
