News & Analysis

July 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 feet.

July 1, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about chemotherapy supervision rules. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

July 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions on cyst excisions, observation timing, MUEs, and more.

June 24, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include extension of the payment adjustment for certain hospitals and performance data for the senior Medicare patrol projects. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

June 24, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about modifier -59. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.  

June 17, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include an update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database and survey and enforcement process for skilled nursing facilities. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

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