News & Analysis

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Outpatient coding for injections and infusions can be challenging given the foundational definitions and complex rules that drive reporting of these services. This article breaks down the facility drug administration hierarchy and CPT coding for therapeutic infusions, injections, and hydration.

September 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include an announcement on expanded payments for at-home COVID-19 vaccinations, dates for implementation of the Prior Authorization Model for Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transports nationwide, an OIG review of phlebotomy travel allowances, and more!

September 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Review proposed updates to the CPT set for 2022, including new codes for chronic care management, laser interstitial thermal therapy, spinal anesthesia, and more.

August 25, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include billing and coding updates for COVID-19 booster shots, new items on the OIG Work Plan, a proposed decision memo on an NCD for Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy, and more! 

August 18, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's Medicare updates include a proposed rule rescinding the Most Favored Nation model, information on payments for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, an OIG review of chronic care management services, and more!

August 18, 2021
HIM Briefings

Understanding how condition codes 44 and W2 affect reimbursement and workflows in various scenarios is key to knowing when and how to use them most effectively. Apply expert advice to create appropriate processes at your organization.

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