This week’s updates include CMS’ release of data on prescription drugs and FY 2016 changes for inpatient psychiatric facilities. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.
This week’s note is about CMS providing additional information for provider about edits. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.
Condition codes can cause considerable confusion for case managers. Coders use them to support payment for out-of-the-ordinary situations?for example, an inpatient being changed to outpatient status.
Conducting pre-billing audits can be challenging, but when done correctly, it can save organizations from spending time recoding and rebilling claims that payers deny. These audits can be conducted on the front end, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, once records have been coded.
