This week’s Medicare updates include a notice of interim final rule adjusting Civil Monetary Penalties; an article on the 2016-2017 influenza resources for healthcare professionals; and more!
Q: Our ophthalmologists are using mitomycin after surgery for many of their patients. Do we need to report a HCPCS code for this since it gets packaged into the surgery procedure? It seems like a lot of effort for no money.
A Burien, Washington, hospital is notifying more than 18,000 patients of a data breach after a vendor accidentally left files accessible on the internet.
The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model may unfairly punish hospitals that treat more complex patients, according a study published in
Condition codes 44 and W2 both allow hospitals to recover some reimbursement for incorrect inpatient orders; however, they require different processes and, depending on the situation, may generate a slightly different payment.
With the first data reporting period beginning January 1, 2017, for CMS’ revamped Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, the agency has released a user guide and template to aid providers who are required to submit the data.
This week’s Medicare updates include 2017 Medicare EHR Incentive Program payment adjustment for hospitals; a fact sheet on Accountable Health Communities Model Track 1–Awareness; and more!
Q: One of our physicians is talking about a new biological called Inflectra that he is interested in using. Do you have any information on how this is handled under the OPPS?
