News & Analysis

January 3, 2024
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include instructions on new condition code 92, a proposed rule on new appeal processes for certain beneficiaries, and more!

January 3, 2024
Briefings on APCs

A scan of healthcare news sources or the Office of Inspector General work plan often finds psychiatry and mental health practices under scrutiny. Laurie Bouzarelos, MHA, CPC, reviews revenue cycle functions, provider contracting/credentialing, and coding and documentation tips to avoid denials.

December 20, 2023
Briefings on APCs

The National Correct Coding Initiative released the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual in early December, which will be effective January 1. This article covers the changes—both big and small.

December 6, 2023
Briefings on APCs

The 2024 OPPS final rule details changes to price transparency compliance, reimbursement changes and, updates to numerous other hospital programs. Additionally, CMS is moving forward with its proposals to address unlawful payment reductions to 340B drug reimbursement.

November 8, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, and more!

November 8, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, writes about the complexities of reporting and billing for certain ED services, as well as what coders should watch out for in documentation.

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