News & Analysis

April 1, 2020
News & Insights

Q: The new Important Message from Medicare (IM) form must be used starting April 1. What are the most important changes we should be aware of as we adjust to the updated version of the form?

April 1, 2020
News & Insights

Hospitals may now apply for accelerated and advanced Medicare payments to offset the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

April 1, 2020
HIM Briefings

HIM Briefings’ 2020 EHR benchmark survey examined EHR use and the role of HIM professionals in EHR management, including common challenges and benefits. Learn how your experience compares to your peers’ and how you can improve EHR management.

April 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

On January 1, 2021, hospitals will enter a new world of price transparency. CMS put hospitals on track to face expanded price transparency requirements with a final rule released November 15, 2019.

April 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

To code for spinal excisions and decompression procedures, coders must break down provider documentation to determine the surgical approach utilized and surgical specialists involved, and in some cases, visualize how the procedure was performed across multiple levels of the spinal column.

April 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about reporting COVID-19 diagnoses, CPT coding for spinal procedures, and more.  

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