News & Analysis

July 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about prior authorization for OPPS services, supervision for outpatient wound care, and more.   

July 1, 2020
News & Insights

Q: The communication gap between healthcare providers and family members is arguably most apparent now than it has ever been. What role can case managers play to help narrow this gap?

June 29, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: Many media organizations are filming outside the premises or sometimes even in the hospital. When they interview hospital leaders and health officials, this can be done with things happening in the background. How can hospitals prevent accidental disclosures—a patient’s face showing up in the background during an interview, for example? What should the rules be for media looking to film at the facility?

June 29, 2020
News & Insights

Q: In form locator (FL) 6 of the UB-04, what date should be listed as the "from" date for a preadmitted patient?

June 26, 2020
News & Insights

Q: When would it be appropriate to apply modifier -62 (two surgeons) on claims for spinal procedures performed by co-surgeons, and what effect would this have on physician reimbursement?

June 25, 2020
News & Insights

Q: We’ve had staff members handling PHI remotely for the past month or so. We have not experienced any data breaches to my knowledge, but I’m a little worried as I read about the surge in hacks and ransomware targeting healthcare entities. What are the most important steps we can take as an organization to minimize the risk of being exploited?

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