News & Analysis

This Month's Coding Q&A

July 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions on cyst excisions, observation timing, MUEs, and more.

Identify modifier misuse with case studies

July 1, 2014
Briefings on APCs

Adding modifiers to CPT® codes can bypass NCCI edits for Medicare payments, but they're often misapplied.

The week in Medicare updates

June 24, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include extension of the payment adjustment for certain hospitals and performance data for the senior Medicare patrol projects. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

Note from the instructor: CMS Updates Special Edition Article on the Proper Use of Modifier -59

June 24, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about modifier -59. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.  

The week in Medicare updates

June 17, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include an update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database and survey and enforcement process for skilled nursing facilities. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

Note from the instructor: Reimbursement for outpatient services provided to critical access hospital patients

June 17, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about critical access hospital payments. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.  

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