Q: Our coding department was told there were changes made for fiscal year (FY) 2020 when it comes to reporting healed/healing pressure ulcers and pressure-induced deep tissue damage. Can you explain any recent updates?
Q: Our facility sees a lot of patients dealing with diabetes and diabetic complications. Do you have any advice for helping these patients during their stay or after discharge?
The Transparency in Coverage Proposed Rule comment period has been extended from January 14 to January 29, CMS announced. The proposed rule would require insurers to provide personalized price estimates and publish negotiated in-network rates and historical payment information.
This week’s Medicare updates include transmittals on new provider specialty codes for opioid treatment programs, the implementation transmittal for the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, correction notices for the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule and Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, and more!