This week’s Medicare updates include a new payment model from the Innovation Center, a proposed decision memo regarding changes to two NCDs, information on the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment meeting, and more!
Inpatient novel coronavirus (COVID-19) claims will require a positive viral test result to be eligible for the 20% increase in the MS-DRG weighting factor, effective for admissions on or after September 1.
Take a closer look at recent Coding Clinic information on coding COVID-19, including ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 antibody testing, virus signs and symptoms, and comorbidities.
Q: As a case manager, part of my job is making sure my patients are capable of utilizing technology to access telemedicine. What are your recommendations for helping patients get up to speed with technology?
