News & Analysis

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.

July 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently agreed to a settlement with a clinical laboratory over potential HIPAA Security Rule violations. Read about what led to the settlement and how your facility can avoid similar compliance risks.

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 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 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. 

June 23, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include billing information for a new monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19, additional items on the OIG Work Plan, an MLN fact sheet on billing for cardiac device credits, and more!

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