This week’s Medicare updates include the April 2023 update to the OPPS, the April 2023 update to the I/OCE, OIG information on the end of certain COVID-19 PHE flexibilities, and more!
Robotic and computer-assisted surgical procedures are still considered new technology in many hospitals despite having been used in the U.S. for many years. Review coding guidelines and code selection rules for these procedures.
As CDI continues to move toward a quality-driven focus, programs must shift to adapt to new needs. Learn how to seamlessly integrate quality reviews into CDI processes and use the results to improve outcomes and documentation.
Tonya Moton, RHIA, CCS, defines social determinants of health coding, explains the challenges of reporting these factors, and outlines how coders and providers can work together to create a positive impact in at-risk communities.
OCR released its “Improving Cybersecurity Posture in Healthcare for 2022” news bulletin last February, noting that healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive nature of the data they hold.
After multiple extensions, the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is slated to end on May 11. This conclusion will likely bring discomfort to some patients and case managers.
