This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed rule implementing certain provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, a final rule for the CY 2023 policy and technical changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, three OIG advisory opinions, and more!
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, unpacks local and national medical necessity standards and best practices for avoiding denials due to inadequate documentation.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, describes the difference between an implant and a foreign body removal and outlines CPT coding for these procedures.
This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2023 SNF PPS Proposed Rule, the renewal of the COVID-19 PHE, updated code descriptors for the Prior Authorization for Certain Hospital Outpatient Department Services program, and more!