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Medicare's CPC Program Reaches Shared-Savings Milestone
Last year, for the first time, CMS' Comprehensive Primary Care program generated savings: $57.7 million in total on Medicare Part A and Part B spending.
CMS Provides Increased Flexibility Under Quality Payment Program
This week’s note from the instructor discusses CMS’ new Quality Payment Program for practioners.
Understanding COPD and Pneumonia Sequencing
With all the attention on sepsis and diabetes coding, coders may have overlooked another guideline update pertaining to sequencing pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes about these changes and helps to decipher the new guideline changes. 
 

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Q&A: Keeping Fax Logs
Q: Are we required to keep a log of all faxes sent that contain protected health information?

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Thursday, 10/20 - 2015 Supplemental QRUR Physician Feedback Program Call
Tuesday, 11/1 - How to Report Across 2016 Medicare Quality Programs Call
Wednesday, 11/2 - Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Payment System: Data Reporting Call
 

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JustCoding’s Guides to the 2017 ICD-10 Updates

JustCoding’s Guides to the 2017 ICD-10 Updates focus on the notable changes to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, including additions, revisions, and deletions. New codes are reviewed, informing coders about what they need to look for in documentation and which procedures to train on.
 

    

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