News & Analysis

December 13, 2023
HIM Briefings

A postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss of 500 ml or more postvaginal delivery, or greater than 1,000 mL estimated blood loss associated with cesarean delivery. Apply these tips to ensure accurate coding and documentation.

December 13, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Part B physicians will have to prepare for a net 3.4% payment decrease across services in 2024, according to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, which covers numerous operational areas for medical groups, including new coverage opportunities and billing revisions to coding and compliance updates.

December 13, 2023
Case Management Monthly

Nursing home quality can suffer under private equity ownership, according to researchers, and the federal government wants to make it easier for the public to access ownership information.

December 13, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revised FAQ on the JW and JZ modifiers, the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual, new CPT codes for RSV vaccine administration, and more!

December 6, 2023
Briefings on APCs

The 2024 OPPS final rule details changes to price transparency compliance, reimbursement changes and, updates to numerous other hospital programs. Additionally, CMS is moving forward with its proposals to address unlawful payment reductions to 340B drug reimbursement.

December 6, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights recently issued two resources to help explain to patients the privacy and security risks associated with telehealth services, as related to personal health information.

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