News & Analysis

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Editor's note: With the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM coding, coders need a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology. To help coders prepare for the upcoming transition, we will provide an occasional article about specific anatomical locations and body parts as part of a larger series for ICD-10-CM preparation. This month's column addresses the anatomy of the thoracic cage.

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

 Congress may be stepping in to once again delay a policy that CMS ensured would not face any more enforcement extensions.

November 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Even before ICD-10-CM was delayed until October 1, 2015, the quality of physician documentation to accommodate the new code set was a top concern for the healthcare industry.

October 28, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include rules for complex reviews and a new model to support clinicians in achieving large-scale healthcare transformation. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

October 28, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about new timeframes for complex reviews by contractors. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

October 21, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include information regarding preparation for fighting the Ebola virus and a moratorium on new long-term care hospitals. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

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