This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG review of a hospital’s skewed wage data, a court-ordered explanation on methodology for certain IPPS calculations, a memo on changes to timelines on investigations for deaths associated with restraint or seclusion, and more!
Put CMS’ proposed changes in perspective to see the bigger picture. Comments are due June 24, so hospitals will need to conduct a careful analysis to determine the impact of the proposed changes and submit specific feedback.
This week’s Medicare updates include an in-depth article on CAR T-Cell billing, a transmittal on changes to postpayment additional documentation request sample letters, a correction to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System proposed rule, and more!
Having taken on more diverse responsibilities, many providers regard medical coding as a necessary evil; their primary focus is caring for their patients. Although many physicians select codes for the work they perform, they rely on specialized coding and auditing professionals to review their documentation and reporting for accuracy.
