This week’s Medicare updates include guidance on the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies pathway, the July 2023 versions of the OPPS Addendum A and B files, and more!
CMS introduced the inpatient-only list in 2001 to ensure patients who undergo complex, high-risk surgical procedures receive postoperative monitoring services in an inpatient setting.
As CDI programs are created or renewed, the main focus tends to be on the CDI department structure: its policies, education, staffing needs, and key performance indicators (KPI). Hone your understanding of appropriate CDI KPIs.
This week’s Medicare updates include a report on national health expenditure projections, additions to the OIG’s Work Plan, tools for lowering prescription drug costs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and more!
Defining the line between a coder comprehending the record’s meaning and interpreting documentation can be a challenge. Consider these ways to improve documentation and foster critical thinking in coders.
