Q: How does CMS define a "shoppable service"? What information needs to be included in the list of 300 shoppable services required by the Hospital Price Transparency final rule?
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is taking a disproportionate toll on minorities in this country, according to the results of a survey by The Commonwealth Fund.
Q: We have an elderly patient admitted to our hospital who is also presenting with osteoarthritis (OA) of the right knee. How can we determine primary versus secondary OA, and how would it be reported in ICD-10-CM?
This week's note from the instructor looks at how the 2021 OPPS and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rules will impact providers next year--and beyond.
Q: When dealing with a natural disaster such as the California wildfires, does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow information to be shared more easily? What are some examples of changes to the Privacy Rule during these circumstances?
