News & Analysis

January 17, 2024
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a new physician specialty code for epileptologists, the final evaluation report for the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization Model, 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.

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!

December 20, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include revised guidance for the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, information on global surgery package requirements, and more!

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 13, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revised FAQ on the JW and JZ modifiers, the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual, new CPT codes for RSV vaccine administration, and more!

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