This week’s Medicare updates include a fact sheet on changes to Medicare policies due to the Inflation Reduction Act, an updated list of lab tests subject to exception from the lab date of service policy, a request for information, and more!
In recent years, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has taken aim at case managers and discharge planners who violated federal anti-kickback statutes—specifically those who took items or payments in exchange for post-acute referrals.
Debridement is the medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to improve healing. Review the different types of debridement and the associated documentation and coding requirements.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a data brief on billing risks associated with Medicare telehealth services during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDI audits are crucial to helping staff keep up with changing guidelines and best practices. Use these tips to turn audits into a powerful teaching tool.
The 21st Century Cures Act fundamentally changes how patients can interact with their health information — and October 6 is a significant milestone for these changes.
