The 2020 update to the CPT Manual includes extensive updates to cardiovascular codes, including new codes for pericardiocentesis and pericardial drainage, aortic grafting, and endovascular repair procedures.
Many healthcare organizations manage care for diabetes patients by prescribing medications and adjusting doses. But, increasingly, organizations like Geisinger Health System are paying closer attention to what goes on once the patient goes home and are helping to fill gaps that stand between patients and better health.
With 2020 underway, it’s a good time for facilities to review the standards set forth by the rules that define HIPAA regulations. Without a thorough understanding throughout an organization, it can be easy for violations to occur.
