Q: A patient was admitted to our facility with COVID-19-like symptoms, tested negative for COVID-19. Several days later, however, the patient was retested and found to be positive for COVID-19. Should we query the physician or assign a present on admission (POA) indicator of "no" or "unknown"?
Q: As we look forward to 2021, we’re looking to utilize the most up-to-date HIPAA training strategies. I am responsible for training clinical and clerical staff annually. Do you have any recommendations for job-specific HIPAA training?
This week's note from the instructor reviews the Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) demonstration, which has been extended for an additional three years.
CMS’ latest round of updates to its COVID-19 billing FAQs addresses coverage and payment for remdesivir administered to outpatients, practitioners eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines, as well as information related to ACOs and shared savings programs.
