News & Analysis

July 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Most coding professionals have heard modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) referred to as a modifier of last resort and to be cautious in using this modifier.

June 30, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include a fact sheet about the ACO Investment Model and several reports from the OIG. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

June 30, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about billing for preventative services and follow-up items. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis. 

June 23, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include a correction to the April CY 2015 quarterly Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database update. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

June 23, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about coverage of prescription drugs. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis. 

June 16, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include the July 2015 update to OPPS and ACS payment system. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

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