News & Analysis

September 4, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: We have an elderly patient admitted in our hospital who is also presenting with glaucoma. Since we don’t report glaucoma on a regular basis, can you explain any background, guidelines, or tips for reporting glaucoma in ICD-10-CM?

September 4, 2020
Case Management Monthly

Last month, Case Management Monthly provided tips to help support patients using technology during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Since then, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a research letter underscoring the need for this support.

September 3, 2020
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor focuses on the implications of a proposed rule which would redefine the "reasonable and necessary" Medicare coverage standard and would create a new coverage pathway for devices.

September 3, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: Does HIPAA allow a covered entity or business associate to use a cloud services provider (CSP) that stores protected health information (PHI) on servers outside the United States?

September 2, 2020
Medicare Web

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) will be reviewing Medicare payments for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) discharges, according to a recent update to its Work Plan.

September 2, 2020
HIM Briefings

A strong revenue cycle is key to staying afloat in the face of evolving challenges. Use these best practices to bolster the accounts receivable process and tap into revenue.

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