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Telehealth legislative advances indicate time is now for coding policy implementation

May was a busy month for telehealth in the political world on both the federal and state levels. This action serves as a reminder that expanded access will mean an increase in telehealth coding, but navigating eligibility requirements and coding regulations can be a challenge.

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Hospital brings outpatient focus to CDI
The Ochsner Health System in Louisiana revolutionized the way its clinical documentation excellence (CDE) team captures annual hierarchical condition categories for all patients across its vast system. Now, Ochsner can serve as a case study to educate others on how to create an outpatient focus on CDE in an increasingly risk-adjusted world.  
Target audit areas for provider-based department requirements
An extensive list of coverage requirements must be met to furnish outpatient ser­vices to Medicare beneficiaries. Gina M. Reese, RN, JD, CPHRM, discusses some of the trickier issues that facilities will need to audit more carefully while monitoring for compliance in provider-based departments. 
Healthcare News: July OPPS update brings bevy of ophthalmologic, maternal care code changes
CMS released a change request May 30 describing modifications which will be implemented in the July 2017 quarterly update to the OPPS. These changes include new ophthalmologic and maternal care codes as well as a handful of new drug codes. 
Q&A: Documenting excisions in dermatologic settings
Q: I work in dermatology and need to know what documentation is required for excisions. We are struggling with getting paid.
 

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