News & Analysis

October 21, 2016
Medicare Web

Can hospitals report more than 48 hours of observation services?

October 19, 2016
Medicare Web

Q: The influenza virus vaccine represented by CPT® code 90674 (influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent [ccIIV4], derived from cell cultures, subunit, preservative and antibiotic free, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use) was approved under the Medicare program as of August 1. However, our claims are kicking back when we report the code. Has there been a change?

October 18, 2016
Medicare Web

When looking at the link between readmissions and hospital quality of care, it may be best to focus on patients who return to the hospital seven or fewer days after discharge, according to a recent Health Affairs study.

October 18, 2016
Medicare Web

Is it appropriate for a critical access hospital hospital to bill with Type of Bill (TOB) 013X versus TOB 085X, or are they only to bill with 085X?

October 18, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include CMS’ Quality Payment Program; updates to the interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments; a new initiative to increase clinician engagement; and more!

October 18, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor discusses CMS’ new Quality Payment Program.

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