Q: As case managers strive to best support patients recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), what are some of the most important things to keep in mind?
This week’s Medicare updates include the quarterly OPPS and I/OCE update transmittals, new guidance on visitation at nursing homes, revisions to a behavioral health integration services guide, and more!
Welcome to the brave, not-so-new world of compliance and cybersecurity! News of cybercrime seems to be constantly in the headlines, and healthcare is one of the key industries being targeted.
Case managers have had to make many adjustments during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but one of the more challenging aspects has been adapting to new ways of communicating with other members of the care team, according to industry experts.
Q: We are confused about which body part value in ICD-10-PCS should be captured for an incision and drainage (I&D) of a perianal abscess of the left buttocks because the physician documented both “perianal” and “left buttocks.”
