Q: A lung cancer patient presents to the infusion clinic to receive chemotherapy treatments. The patient receives a Carboplatin infusion, a Gezmar infusion, and an Anzemet intravenous push. Which CPT codes would be used to report these services?
The now-defunct Georgia-based company responsible for a 2016 security lapse that allowed the public to view online the patient records of more than 1,650 individuals treated by doctors with Virtua Medical Group has reached a $200,000 settlement with the state of New Jersey.
Leaving the hospital can be a difficult transition for older patients with chronic diseases. The Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) intervention was created: to help remove barriers at home that stand between people and better health.
Q: When I attempted schedule checkup appointments for my grandchildren at my daughter's request, the practice staff informed me that I am not permitted to due to HIPAA. Is this really a HIPAA violation?
This week's note from the instructor demonstrates how CY 2019 updates will affect premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare beneficiaries.
This week’s Medicare updates include final rules for the Outpatient Prospective Payment System, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, and more!
