News & Analysis

December 20, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

Julia Huddleston, CIPP/US, CIPM, CCSFP, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

December 20, 2023
Briefings on APCs

The National Correct Coding Initiative released the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual in early December, which will be effective January 1. This article covers the changes—both big and small.

December 13, 2023
HIM Briefings

A postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss of 500 ml or more postvaginal delivery, or greater than 1,000 mL estimated blood loss associated with cesarean delivery. Apply these tips to ensure accurate coding and documentation.

December 13, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Part B physicians will have to prepare for a net 3.4% payment decrease across services in 2024, according to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, which covers numerous operational areas for medical groups, including new coverage opportunities and billing revisions to coding and compliance updates.

December 13, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revised FAQ on the JW and JZ modifiers, the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual, new CPT codes for RSV vaccine administration, and more!

December 13, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

HIPAA security compliance leaders should ensure that their organization’s sanction policies are well documented, transparent, understood by all workforce members, and applied consistently to reinforce a robust HIPAA compliance program.

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