E/M coding guidelines for emergency department services (CPT codes 99281-99285) were recently updated for the first time in decades. Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, reviews these changes, along with coding requirements for many other E/M services.
In this article, we continue our examination of HHS’ reports to Congress regarding HIPAA compliance and data from 2021, specifically focusing on the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Compliance report released in February.
This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System proposed rule, the FY 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule, and more!
In February, HHS published two reports covering HIPAA privacy and security compliance and breaches of protected health information to help HIPAA compliance privacy and security professionals better conduct their roles.
This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG featured topics page for hospice, revisions to the April 2023 OPPS update, clarification on how the national emergency differs from the PHE, and more!
