News & Analysis

Q&A: Who should fill out the MOON?

February 10, 2017
Medicare Web

Do you have any recommendations as to who is best suited to fill out the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice? Why?

Q&A: Billing for medication therapy management services

February 7, 2017
Medicare Web

The facility where I work will be charging for medication therapy management (MTM) services at its clinics. I am wondering whether we should bill MTM services with a 1500 or UB-04 form.

Q&A: MOON modifications

February 3, 2017
Medicare Web

Are hospitals required to deliver the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice in its standard format or can they modify the language on the form?

This month's coding Q&A

February 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about reporting and payment for new moderate sedation codes, billing for unlisted drugs and biologicals, and more. 

Q&A: Reporting medically induced coma

February 1, 2017
Medicare Web

Q: I have a question about coding a medically induced coma. For example, how would I report a patient on a Precedex drip for alcohol withdrawal, supported with mechanical ventilation, and intensive nursing care?

 

Q&A: Separate procedure list resources

January 31, 2017
Medicare Web

Could you please let me know where I can find resources to help me understand the separate procedure exception for inpatient-only procedures?

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