CMS released the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule yesterday, with policies that look to expand an Innovation Center program, revise payment for care management services, and collect data regarding global period payments.
CMS is looking to implement the Section 603 provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 regarding off-campus, provider-based departments by January 1, 2017, according to the 2017 OPPS proposed rule, released yesterday.
The following is an excerpt from Inpatient-Only Procedures Training Handbook, written by Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS. For more information and to purchase, visit the HCPro Marketplace.
This week’s updates include new waived tests; appeals of claims decisions, revisions to timeliness requirements for forwarding misfiled appeal requests, reconsideration request form, and guidelines for writing appeals correspondence; and more!
When compared to data from past surveys, HCPro's 2016 HIM director and manager salary survey revealed a harsh truth that many HIM professionals already know: There has been little movement in HIM manager and director salaries over the years.
