Every organization’s priorities will differ, but any outpatient CDI program must determine how to measure the improvement associated with its efforts. Outpatient CDI will directly contribute to the facility’s overall quality performance and risk adjustment models.
The federal government has prioritized giving more patients the ability to get healthcare in their homes. In pursuit of this goal, it recently granted an extension that will allow states more time to use American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds to provide additional long-term services and support to beneficiaries.
This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, a proposed decision memo for changes to cochlear implant coverage, updates to interpretive guidelines for infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs, and more!
The 2023 CPT update will shift provider consults, facility, and home-based E/M visits to a coding model based on medical decision-making (MDM) or time, according to the AMA.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released the 2023 ICD-10-CM code set and ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Review key ICD-10-CM updates including new codes for dementia, head injuries, and long-term drug therapy.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, the 2023 End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System proposed rule, updated EUAs for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, and more!
