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News
From Finance to Quality: CDI Departments Expanding Their Reach
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Touted for their ability to improve case-mix index and ultimately facility finances, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs now need to expand reviews for quality indicators related to hospital value-based purchasing and other CMS pay-for-performance programs.
The Next Transition for Rural Health Clinics: Modifier -CG
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
This week’s note from the instructor is about the use of modifier -CG on claims by rural health clinics.
Navigating the 2017 Pressure Ulcer Coding Changes
Source: JustCoding
Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, discusses the new documentation requirements for pressure ulcer coding in the 2017 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Guidelines. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register for the free content if you do not have a paid subscription.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Disposing of PHI
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Q: If my medical waste includes protected health information, do I need a business associate agreement with our waste management vendor?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 10/6 - SNF/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum
Thursday, 10/13 - IMPACT Act: Data Elements and Measure Development Call
Thursday, 10/20 - 2015 Supplemental QRUR Physician Feedback Program Call
 

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Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model Webinar

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