While implementation of the long awaited and long overdue ICD-10 coding system is just around the corner, some questions still remain regarding “split billing” based on the October 1, 2015, date of service. Lately, I have been asked questions by billing staff from both PPS and critical access hospitals (CAH) so this may be a good time to clarify how and when to split bill.
Medicare Compliance Review of Saint Luke's Hospital of Chesterfield for 2011 and 2012; Annual 2015-2016 season update for influenza vaccine payment allowances; and more!
Phase 2 of OCR's HIPAA audit program is coming down the pipeline, and although privacy and security officers are typically tasked with all things HIPAA, there's a seat at the table for HIM when it comes to preparing for audits.
