Coding

CMS hit the brakes on making imminent changes to the oft-used E/M code set that’s tied to billions of dollars in medical practice revenue.

CMS recently released Transmittal 2142, announcing a new HCPCS telehealth modifier effective for claims submitted on or after January 1.

Stay on top of risk-adjustment coding guidelines with these tips.

Use these tips to avoid common TKA coding and documentation pitfalls.

Experts share field-tested advice for avoiding coding and documentation errors during and after EHR transitions.

In the 2019 OPPS final rule, released November 2, CMS implemented several site-neutral payment policies, though the agency did delay or shelve other proposals due to stakeholder feedback.

Findings from a retrospective study recently published in the Journal of Surgical Education show that medical students may be more likely than faculty members to document low levels of service for E/M office visits. 

Remittance processing and appeals are integral parts of the revenue cycle. When facilities submit a claim to Medicare, the hope is that the claim will be paid in full and in a timely manner, but that does not always happen.

Use coding guidelines to optimize coder accuracy and productivity and increase the department’s key contribution to cancer research data.

Follow these steps to prepare your hospital for new requirements and reimbursement in 2019.