This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, the CY 2023 Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, the corrections for the FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, and more!
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on audio-only telehealth in June. This guidance provides helpful tips on how covered entities (CE) can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services in a manner consistent with HIPAA requirements.
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a roadmap for accurate diagnosis coding. Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P, unpacks fundamental ICD-10-CM coding concepts.
The 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule includes a welcome payment rate increase, coding updates, and adjustments to quality and reporting programs. Review the major provisions of the rule to ensure your organization is in compliance.
Now that the fourth quarter has arrived, things are winding down for 2022. This is a good time to reflect on the past year of HIPAA compliance and prepare for 2023. Here is a roundup of HIPAA topics and some actionable tips for compliance.