This week’s Medicare updates include the renewal of the public health emergency for another 90 days, an advisory opinion on charitable organizations resolving medical debt, additional updates to COVID-19 billing FAQs, and more!
Half of all hospitals could be operating in the red in the second half of 2020 if they don’t receive additional government support, according to a recent analysis prepared for the American Hospital Association.
Q: I have read recently about the uptick in “vishing,” or voicemail messaging scams, targeting remote healthcare workers. What are your recommendations for protecting against this type of threat?
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created challenges for case management departments. They must balance protecting the health of case management staff while maximizing productivity. In this new environment, departments are closely examining the role of the utilization review (UR) case manager.
Q: A child presents to the ED with a closed fracture of his left hand. The physician performs a two-view hand x-ray that shows a small fracture. The physician reduces the fracture and performs a one-view x-ray to ensure alignment. Which CPT codes and modifiers would be used to report the physician’s services?
