News & Analysis

August 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

HIM directors’ and managers’ salaries have largely held steady, but the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is making itself felt. Learn how your salary compares to your peers’ and what you can do to improve your earning power in the future.

August 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, CMS has expanded patient access to telehealth services, allowing beneficiaries to receive a wide range of services without having to visit a healthcare facility.

August 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about coding pregnancies with COVID-19, reporting psychotherapy with interactive complexity, and more.    

August 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

Judith L. Kares, JD, writes about the unique coverage, billing, and payment rules that apply to these blood products and related services under Part B.

July 31, 2020
Case Management Monthly

Casey is on her way to the closest emergency department (ED). She is ill and has felt this way for the past nine days. Her symptoms resemble those associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

July 31, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: We have a patient who gave birth while admitted for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). How should this be reported and sequenced in ICD-10-CM and which MS-DRG would this be assigned to?

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