News & Analysis

December 13, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revised FAQ on the JW and JZ modifiers, the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual, new CPT codes for RSV vaccine administration, and more!

December 13, 2023
HIM Briefings

A postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss of 500 ml or more postvaginal delivery, or greater than 1,000 mL estimated blood loss associated with cesarean delivery. Apply these tips to ensure accurate coding and documentation.

December 6, 2023
Briefings on APCs

The 2024 OPPS final rule details changes to price transparency compliance, reimbursement changes and, updates to numerous other hospital programs. Additionally, CMS is moving forward with its proposals to address unlawful payment reductions to 340B drug reimbursement.

November 29, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a repository for hospital price transparency resources, clarification on the monthly facility amount and provider reporting period for rural emergency hospitals, and more!

November 22, 2023
HIM Briefings

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can have serious consequences. Follow these tips to ensure accurate clinical validation and coding for AKI for effective patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

November 15, 2023
HIM Briefings

One of the most important, and sometimes one of the most challenging, initiatives for providers is the National Correct Coding Initiative’s procedure-to-procedure edits. Consider this expert insight on how to apply them and their role in ensuring correct coding.

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