News & Analysis

November 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

The monetary reward offered through the second stage of the Medicare and Medicaid incentive program shouldn't be the only reason HIM professionals embrace the concept of being "meaningful users" of certified EHR technology (CEHRT).

November 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

HHS will delay implementation of ICD-10 by one year, from October 1, 2013, to October 1, 2014.

November 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

A Medicare patient is scheduled for outpatient surgery.

November 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

CMS made two manual corrections as part of the OPPS update for October 2012 and included a number of small changes to both OPPS and the I/OCE.

November 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer your questions about how to determine the correct units for drugs, billing for fluoroscopy, therapy caps under OPPS, and payment for critical care and separately reported services

 

October 1, 2012
Case Management Monthly

Various types of certification are available for case managers, but one credential focuses on the specific skills needed in a hospital setting-Accredited Case ­Manager (ACM™) certification.

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