Learn about the most important parts of the 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program final rule for HIPAA compliance officers.
A case manager learns that a soon-to-be discharged patient’s electricity has been turned off for nonpayment and makes arrangements to have the bill paid and power restored. While this is clearly important to the patient’s health, it is also an example of how case managers may be unintentionally violating the law.
Transcatheter arterial septostomy and transcatheter intracardiac shunt procedures are used to treat congenital cardiac diseases that restrict blood flow and atrial communication. Review documentation requirements and CPT coding for these minimally invasive surgeries.
Understanding the nuance of healthcare finance and reporting is tricky but an essential skill for revenue cycle professionals. Take a look at key concepts and terms to decipher financial reports.