This week’s Medicare updates include a fact sheet on HIPAA privacy requirements, enrollment information for opioid treatment programs, implementation of end-stage renal disease payment rate updates, and more!
Q: Does a psychiatrist need to document a physical examination and a review of prescriptions in order to support the reporting of CPT code 90792 (psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services)?
Q: HHS has a proposed rule out that would make sharing of health information to patients easier through the use of APIs and smartphones. What’s important to know for making these apps secure as we work with vendors who will ultimately be producing these apps for a covered entity?
