Q: We have an elderly patient admitted in our hospital who is also presenting with glaucoma. Since we don’t report glaucoma on a regular basis, can you explain any background, guidelines, or tips for reporting glaucoma in ICD-10-CM?
Q: Does HIPAA allow a covered entity or business associate to use a cloud services provider (CSP) that stores protected health information (PHI) on servers outside the United States?
This week's note from the instructor focuses on the implications of a proposed rule which would redefine the "reasonable and necessary" Medicare coverage standard and would create a new coverage pathway for devices.
This week’s Medicare updates include a new interim final rule with comment regarding COVID-19 data reporting and testing, the October update to the OPPS, a proposed rule on coverage for innovative devices, and more!
A strong revenue cycle is key to staying afloat in the face of evolving challenges. Use these best practices to bolster the accounts receivable process and tap into revenue.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) will be reviewing Medicare payments for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) discharges, according to a recent update to its Work Plan.