News & Analysis

This month's coding Q&A

March 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about Composite APCs, modifier –CT, and more.

This week in Medicare updates–03/02/2016

March 1, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include substantial revisions to QIO Manual for reviews involving potential administrative sanctions; Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR) provider education; and more!

Pay attention to the hierarchy when reporting drug administration services

March 1, 2016
Briefings on APCs

The CPT Manual divides drug administration services into three different categories:

  • Hydration (CPT codes 96360-96361)
  • Therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic injections and infusions (96365-96379)
  • Chemotherapy and other highly complex drug or highly complex biologic agent administration (96401-96549)

 

Newly approved Recovery Auditor issues - 02/24/2016

February 24, 2016
Medicare Insider

There are two newly approved Recovery Auditor issues.

Note from the instructor: More Good News Regarding Expanded Preventive Services

February 24, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about coverage for preventative services. 

This week in Medicare updates–02/24/2016

February 23, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Recertification Checklist for evaluation of compliance with the location and distance requirements; core quality measures collaborative release; and more!

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