News & Analysis

November 16, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: What are the benefits to having coders review charts for appropriate capture of complications and comorbidities (CC) and major CCs (MCC)?

November 16, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

As we cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to take a few extra measures to protect your organization, your patients, and your clients—as well as your data.

November 13, 2020
Case Management Monthly

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking a toll on the mental and financial health of many Americans. A survey published over the summer by the Commonwealth Fund found that one-third of adults in the United States reported that they were struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, or sadness. “This is a significantly higher proportion than in other countries, where no more than one-quarter of adults reported the same,” wrote study authors.

November 13, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: What place of service codes and modifiers should be reported on physician claims for wound care services performed via telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency?

November 12, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: What are the essential steps when conducting a risk analysis? Are there any sample tools out there to provide guidance on best practices for risk analyses? How often should organizations be conducting these tests?

November 12, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor discusses a new OIG review of CMS payments for device credits in light of an apparent conflict between regulatory text and manual guidance.

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