In the months before a transition to a new administration, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the long-awaited 2016-2017 HIPAA Audits Industry Report, offering a look at the successes and shortcomings of select covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA).
Q: I've noticed an increase in denials for diagnoses of gram-negative pneumonia. How can we ensure that our providers are accurately documenting the appropriate clinical indicators?
Jennifer, who is 37 weeks pregnant, answers her cell phone. She is waiting for John, the case manager from her obstetrician's office, to report her novel coronavirus (COVID-19) test results. She is anxious but believes she knows the results in her heart.
Q: Are there any newly implemented fiscal year 2021 ICD-10-CM codes for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF)? Can you review any background and possible new codes for this disorder?
Q: Are there any clauses in HIPAA that mandate the sharing of health information of a public figure (such as the president) whose health is of legitimate interest to the American public? Or do normal HIPAA rules apply for the president?
This week’s Medicare updates include FAQs on market-based MS-DRG relative weights, Opioid Treatment Program provider enrollment updates, two new decision memos on NCDs, and more!
