News & Analysis

July 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about ICD-10-CM coding for pregnancy with unspecified anemia, CPT reporting for multiday EEGs, and more.  

July 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

CMS announced another round of changes to its Bundled Payments for Care Improvement program recently and said that while participation thus far has been voluntary, it may become mandatory starting as early as 2024.

July 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at a recent clarification published by CMS on reimbursement for certain provider-based rural health clinics.

June 30, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include download files for the 2022 ICD-10-CM codes, the July 2021 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, revised guidance on emergency preparedness requirements, and more!

June 30, 2021
HIM Briefings

Modifier -XE (separate encounter) is used to indicate a separate surgical operative session on the same date of service or a distinct encounter after the patient has left the hospital or changed status/locations within the facility. Use this flowchart to support accurate use as a template for your organization.

June 24, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor discusses coding, documentation, and billing requirements for polysomnography services in light of multiple recent OIG reviews of the topic. 

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