Closer Look at the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
Published: Tue, 09/08/20
Closer Look at the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule Yesterday, CMS unveiled the highly anticipated Inpatient Prospective Payment System…
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2021 CPT code set reflects tech innovation, COVID-19 response
Published: Mon, 09/07/20
2021 CPT code set reflects tech innovation, COVID-19 response Merriam-Webster, which tracks changes to the evolution of the English language, added…
We are All One Exposure away from Contracting COVID-19
Published: Sat, 09/05/20
We are All One E posure away from Contracting COVID-19 Sunday morning, I received an email from my father’s assisted living facility, indicating that…
Continuing Confusion Clouds CS Compliance
Published: Fri, 09/04/20
Continuing Confusion Clouds CS Compliance During this week’s Monitor Mondays broadcast, Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president at R1 RCM, reminded…
AMA releases 2021 CPT code set
Published: Thu, 09/03/20
AMA releases 2021 CPT code set The first major overhaul in more than 25 years to the codes and guidelines for office and other outpatient evaluation…
Things to know about Modifier 25
Published: Wed, 09/02/20
Things to know about Modifier 25 Modifier 25 is a particularly meaningful coding tool for physicians who bill for evaluation and management (E/M)…
AMA Telehealth quick guide
Published: Tue, 09/01/20
AMA Telehealth quick guide The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the safe management of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also…
CMS Makes COVID-19 Data Reporting a Condition of Participation
Published: Mon, 08/31/20
CMS Makes COVID-19 Data Reporting a Condition of Participation In a move hospitals are calling “disturbing,” CMS updated Medicare and Medicaid…
OIG calls on CMS to improve consistency in reviews
Published: Sat, 08/29/20
OIG calls on CMS to improve consistency in reviews Medicare contractors were inconsistent in how they reviewed overpayments during the appeals…
More COVID-19 Questions Answered
Published: Thu, 08/27/20
More COVID-19 Questions Answered We are getting more sophisticated and knowledgeable about COVID-19, but I am still getting a lot of questions. Many…