Q: Does the concurrence of the attending physician, that is required for condition code 44, need to be recorded by the attending physician, or can another practitioner write the concurrence
Q: Did something change with the observation services composite APC in 2016? The director of patient financial services says we no longer receive payment for it.
The debate over CMS’ 0.2% IPPS payment reduction as a result of implementing the 2-midnight rule continued this week, with the American Hospital Association (AHA) calling the cut “unlawful” in a letter to Andy Slavitt, CMS acting administrator.
Q: Will a self-denial billed with condition code W2 have the same effect on the skilled nursing facility (SNF) three-midnight qualifying stay requirement as condition code 44?
