News & Analysis

This Month's Coding Q&A

May 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about IV pushes, ICD-10-CM smoking details, and more.

CMS releases update to correct and clarify comprehensive APC payments

May 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

CMS released updated I/OCE specifications in January with several changes that could require providers to examine claims submitted early in 2015 that include comprehensive APCs (C-APC) to ensure proper payment.

This week in Medicare updates

April 28, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include the proposed rules for SNF PPS and inpatient rehabilitation facility PPS. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

Note from the Instructor: Review of CMS rules on application of Medically Unlikely Edits

April 28, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about Medically Unlikely Edits. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

This week in Medicare updates

April 21, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include the SNF and IPPS proposed rules. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

Note from the Instructor: CMS Issues FY 2016 IPPS Proposed Rule for IPPS Hospitals

April 21, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about the FY 2016 IPPS proposed rule. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis. 

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