Q: We are confused about which body part value in ICD-10-PCS should be captured for an incision and drainage (I&D) of a perianal abscess of the left buttocks because the physician documented both “perianal” and “left buttocks.”
Q: What role should case managers play in terms of encouraging patients to receive the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine? What are some steps to take in this process?
Hospitals and health systems are facing billions in lost revenue in 2021, even under the most optimistic scenarios, according to a recent report released by the AHA.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a March 3 alert to provide guidance pertaining to Microsoft Exchange server vulnerabilities.
Findings from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit show that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan submitted claims with high-risk diagnosis codes that did not comply with federal requirements, resulting in at least $14.5 million in overpayments to Medicare Advantage (MA).
Q: Do we need to submit a formal request to CMS for any of the COVID-19-related waivers to apply? Do we need to keep records or documentation pertaining to which waivers we've used and the services they apply to?
Q: What are the encryption requirements when using Google Drive™, Dropbox®, or other information-storing applications? How do we ensure HIPAA compliance when using them?
