News & Analysis

October 26, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: Can an independent radiology facility mail postcards with a reminder that it's time for patients to schedule? The postcard would include the patient's name and address, obviously, but then either a check mark by screening mammogram or the words “follow-up exam.”

October 26, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: Starting January 1, 2021, CMS will be lowering reimbursement for high throughput novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic tests from $100 to $75. I understand that if certain requirements are met labs will be eligible to bill for a $25 add on code. How can we meet the requirements for the add on code?

October 23, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: Are there fiscal year 2021 ICD-10-PCS codes our coding team can use for Introductions of therapeutics for our inpatients with COVID-19?

October 23, 2020
Case Management Monthly

Case management lost a significant figure on August 30 when Karen Zander passed away at the age of 72. Considered a pioneer in the field, Karen devoted herself to advancing case management and making contributions and role modifications to match the rapid, changing needs of modern healthcare.

October 22, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: We recently took a survey and many of our employees admitted to saving their passwords in a Word® document or a Notes® file on their phone. Is this riskier than having passwords written down on paper and stored in a safe place at work or home? How can we discourage employees from writing down their passwords anywhere?

October 22, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor focuses on new Medicare guidance on and updated payment policies for COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and telehealth services.

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