The nervous system, also known as the body’s command center, controls movements, thoughts, and automatic responses to stimuli. Neurological diseases and disorders are the result of dysfunction in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Brush up on recent changes to these codes.
The 2023 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes over 60 new codes for intracranial injuries with loss of consciousness, status known. This article covers codes from the 2023 ICD-10-CM update that pertain to traumatic injuries of the brain, specifically the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on audio-only telehealth in June. This guidance provides helpful tips on how covered entities (CE) can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services in a manner consistent with HIPAA requirements.
While in the early stages of developing a nationwide directory of providers and services, CMS has already shown a commitment to information transparency. The agency published ownership data for all Medicare-certified nursing homes in September, making it easier to hold owners of multiple facilities—including private equity firms—accountable.
This week’s Medicare updates include the implementation of enrollment and eligibility changes for Medicare as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, revised guidance on staff vaccination requirements, a change to the October 2022 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, and more!
