Although many provisions of the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule are a light lift for hospitals, several have far-reaching implications. Apply these expert tips to ensure you're up to speed and aware of compliance pitfalls.
This week’s Medicare updates include a transmittal on payment for the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration, a memo on vaccine expectations for survey personnel, the April quarterly update to the clinical laboratory fee schedule, and more!
Cybersecurity and ransomware never sleep. The Office for Civil Rights wrote about the need to stay vigilant against cybersecurity threats in a security email.
Our experts answer questions about CPT coding catheterizations for congenital heart defects, the difference between approaches for spinal surgeries, and more.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, breaks down CPT coding for subsequent hospital visits and services provided on the day of discharge from inpatient status.
Review documentation requirements and CPT coding for radiology services including computed tomography and x-ray scans, breast mammography, and bone length studies.
