For case managers, working with patients experiencing homelessness is always a challenge. But now, amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many fear the problem will soon grow exponentially worse.
Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI, reviews what providers need to know about the latest payment model from CMS’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
The final 2021 CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS code sets were released in September, introducing new, revised, and deleted codes for diagnostic and procedural services and accompanying guideline changes.
Q: Under what circumstances can a CE disclose PHI to family and friends of the patient? Does the patient always need to verbally consent to the disclosure? For example, if a patient brings a friend or family member with him or her into the emergency room, should the doctor assume that the patient is OK with the friend or family member being privy to PHI?
Our coding experts answer questions about reporting modifier -58 for physicians and facilities, developing a charge capture audit process, and interpreting the 2021 E/M guidelines.
