In its July newsletter, OCR announced a collaboration with the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to seek user feedback and improvement suggestions on its Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool.
ICD-10-CM coding for neuropathies can be challenging given the complexity of these diagnoses and associated complications. Demystify documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, migraine headaches, and paralysis.
Several CPT modifiers have similar definitions, which can make distinguishing between them challenging. Review guidance for the appropriate application of modifier -51 versus -59 and discontinued service modifiers -52, -53, -73, and -74.
A room and board policy defines routine daily hospital services and covered medical and surgical services and supplies. Use this sample policy as a template for your organization.
This week’s Medicare updates include revisions to guidance on interstate licensing compacts, an OIG review of Medicare Advantage risk adjusted payments, the quarterly update to the ESRD PPS, and more!
