A Note from the CCDS Coordinator: New CCDS exam eligibility requirements take effect June 1

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News: CMS announces results from implementation of value-based payment modifier and adjustment factor

Physicians in 128 groups exceeded benchmarks in quality and cost efficiency and will receive an increase in their payments under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, according to an announcement from CMS.

News: HHS reaches goal of tying 30 percent of Medicare payments to quality

An estimated 30% of Medicare payments are now tied to alternative payment models that reward the quality of care, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

News: Inpatient coding errors top reason for hospital complex claim denials

According to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) 2015 fourth quarter RACTrac survey, which included nearly 750 hospitals, shows that 81% of complex denials in the fourth quarter were due to inpatient coding errors—falling between the second quarter (79%), and third quarter (83%) results. 

Q&A: Present on admission conditions

Q: Is a diagnosed and treated condition during the first 24 hours considered present on admission?

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Check out the newly expanded Physician Advisor's Role in CDI Boot Camp Pre-Conference

Membership Update

Feature: What are the implications of laterality for Medicare LCD and Medicare edit coding

March 17, 2016

Local Chapter Update: Spring meetings set; leaders to submit agreement forms and updated rosters

March 17, 2016

Conference Update: Early bird registration ends next Tuesday!

March 17, 2016

Job Highlight: Adventist Health System seeks Senior Medical Director for Clinical Documentation and Integration

March 17, 2016

Forms & Tools: CDI staff orientation checklist

March 17, 2016

Poll: Ethics survey needs your input 

March 17, 2016

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