Those in charge of overseeing HIPAA compliance at their healthcare organizations need to have a firm understanding of privacy laws outside of the healthcare arena.
This week’s Medicare updates include instructions on billing CAR T-Cell therapy in a physician office, revisions to an MLN booklet on Medicare coverage for power mobility devices, an implementation transmittal for the FY 2023 IPPS, and more!
Coding and billing professionals must ensure that medical record information is accurate, up to date, and compliant. In this article, Holly Cassano, CPC, CRC, defines late entries, corrections, and addendums, and explains the proper methods used to alter health records while maintaining Medicare compliance.
In October, a man shot and killed a hospital social worker and nurse at Methodist Dallas Medical Center before being shot by police and taken into custody. It marks yet another high-profile violent incident in healthcare.
Acute hospital care at home is reimbursed the same as if the patient was physically an inpatient in a hospital, with the same documentation requirements, quality measures, and medical necessity guidelines. Learn how strengthening CDI's role in these programs can help support their success.
A properly calibrated audit tool is key to uncovering educational opportunities for CDI specialists. Use this expert advice to help your organization get the most out of CDI audits.
