Hospital observation service codes are to be reported only for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided to patients who are admitted to observation. Review reporting and documentation guidelines to ensure accurate coding for these services.
This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2022 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule, the FY 2022 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Final Rule, the FY 2022 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS Final Rule, and more!
CMS’ Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits gifts in exchange for referrals. But in some cases, what qualifies as a gift might not be clear. In fact, some things that qualify might not be actual gifts at all.
The 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule includes significant policy updates affecting physician coding and billing. Review proposals to decrease to the Medicare conversion factor, revise guidelines for critical care services, and loosen telehealth coverage requirements.
Before the final HIPAA Privacy Rule updates are released, providers have a change to weigh in on the proposals. Read what they've said and how it might influence the final rule.
As the COVID-19 pandemic churns on, many hospitals have found themselves struggling with workforce issues from staff burnout to retention and training challenges.
