Orthopedists perform injections and aspirations to address a range of ailments, but reporting injections can be difficult. This article reviews proper CPT coding for sacroiliac joint injections and joint arthrocentesis.
This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule, two OIG reports on nursing home facility-initiated discharges, and more!
Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS, analyzes the challenges that both inpatient and outpatient CDI specialists encounter and offers advice to lessen provider opposition to participating in outpatient CDI.
Providers have seen a 107% increase from 2018 to 2022 in reported breaches involving more than 500 people. This indicates a growing challenge in maintaining compliance and securing patient information, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures and vigilance.
Learn about new HHS initiatives that are designed to reduce the direct care staffing shortage and help organizations meet the rising demand for home health services.