The conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency has led to the termination of the Office for Civil Rights’ relaxed enforcement and providers are in the midst of a 90-day transition period back to full compliance with the HIPAA rules for telehealth.
Incorporating annual Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code updates is a core part of HIM maintenance. Apply these tips to ensure CPT code changes are correctly implemented and staff are kept in the loop.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System final rule, the 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update final rule, and more!
This week’s Medicare updates include additions to the OIG’s Work Plan, a request for information on an episode-based payment model, guidance on pre-entitlement billing, and more!