News & Analysis

April 13, 2022
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the quarterly Medicare Provider Compliance Newsletter, the rescinding of some of the COVID-19 PHE waivers, the 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement, and more!

April 6, 2022
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) proposed rule, the 2023 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS proposed rule, the 2023 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule, and more! 

April 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Certain provider services such as acupuncture and cosmetic surgery are not reimbursed by Medicare. This article describes when and how to apply HCPCS modifiers for non-covered services.

April 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Facilities can limit their exposure to claim denials and external reviews by implementing a robust internal coding compliance program. This article breaks down components of a coding policy and compliance plan and approaches to monitoring coding quality.

April 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health Statistics. Shelley Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CIC, breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for common types of anxiety disorders and psychotherapy treatments used to manage them.

March 30, 2022
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the April update for the OPPS, the April update for the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, a revision to the Program Integrity Manual to clarify information regarding provider enrollment, and more!

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