News & Analysis

November 18, 2020
Medicare Web

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is planning to audit hospital inpatient claims for compliance with the 2-midnight rule, according to a recent update to its Work Plan.

November 18, 2020
HIM Briefings

CMS’ guidance on the use of modifier -CS may create as many questions as it answers. Learn how to navigate lingering questions and avoid pitfalls.

November 11, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System final rule, an update to home health provisions in the Benefit Policy Manual to implement elements of the CARES Act, an OIG report on device credits, and more!

November 9, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: For the purposes of determining a Medicare overpayment, should claims that we are uncertain whether they were appropriate be included? Is this defined under the False Claims Act (FCA)?

November 4, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a new interim final rule on COVID-19 vaccination and payment policies, Part II of the CY 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice, a proposed rule on DMEPOS coverage policies and fee schedule methodologies, and more!

November 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI, writes about Medicare guidance on and updated payment policies for COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and telehealth services.

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