News & Analysis

February 20, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor discusses the new billing and coverage requirements for opioid treatment programs that went into effect January 1. 

February 19, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include an article on billing and payment provisions for therapy services under PDGM, an update to the list of DMEPOS items that require prior authorization, a new code to use for coronavirus lab tests, and more! 

February 19, 2020
HIM Briefings

The nuances of documenting and billing for observation services can trip up even the savviest organization. Get a refresher on the basics to ensure your organization avoids common pitfalls.

February 19, 2020
News & Insights

Sepsis hospitalizations are on the rise and cost Medicare more than $40 billion in 2018, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) study.

February 17, 2020
News & Insights

Q: Does the physician have to state a patient's expected length of stay (LOS) in the documentation for an inpatient admission?

February 17, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

Now that training gaps have been identified, training development can begin. Some topics to consider here are subject matter experts, training delivery method, and the use of outside vendors.

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