News & Analysis

December 1, 2021
HIM Briefings

The ultimate ongoing battle in healthcare is fighting denials. Learn how to deploy education and targeted CDI strategies to acheive victory.

December 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE, CHPS, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

December 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

The American Medical Association recently updated the CPT code set to include 249 new and 93 revised codes, which go into effect January 1. Review significant updates the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and digestive chapters of CPT.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

A case manager uncovers that emotional trauma is the culprit of a patient's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.

December 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

The 2022 OPPS final rule is out, and as predicted, CMS reversed its plan to eliminate the inpatient-only list over the next three years.

December 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates an OIG review of facility initiated discharges in nursing homes, an MLN fact sheet on Medicare coverage and documentation requirements for breast prostheses and supplies, a transmittal regarding implementation of the payment reduction for physical therapist assistant/occupational therapist assistant services, and more! 

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