Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Top Stories

Note from the instructor: Applying Medicare’s device offset rules—when, why, and how
This week’s note discusses the complex OPPS payment rules related to device offsets.
This week in Medicare updates–12/14/2016
This week’s Medicare updates include the final Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), a CY 2017 Update to the DMEPOS fee schedule, information on the CJR Model Skilled SNF 3-Day Rule Waiver, and more!
Platinum content: New Medicare Compliance Watch Encyclopedia entries
Visit the Medicare Compliance Watch Encyclopedia to view the latest new entries. 
Newly approved Recovery Auditor issues–12/14/2016
There are no newly approved Recovery Auditor issues this week.
 

Upcoming CMS Events

CMS is hosting events, forums, and calls in the upcoming months. Click for registration information.

Events include:

  • Hospital Open Door Forum, Wednesday, 1/11/17
  • IRF-PAI Therapy Information Data Collection Call, Thursday, 1/12/17
  • FY 2018 New Technology Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, 2/14/17
 

Product Spotlight

Improve Documentation and Coding for Injections and Infusions

Join us for this annual webcast for a comprehensive review of the revenue integrity concepts applicable to drug administration services. During this program, Jugna Shah, MPH, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, will review the impact of 2017 OPPS updates on drug administration payments, potential audit targets, and more.

 

Advisory Board

Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD
Director of Medicare and Compliance

Judith L. Kares, JD
Regulatory Specialist

Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS
Regulatory Specialist

Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA
Regulatory Specialist

Regulatory Specialist Bios

 

    

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Medicare Compliance Watch Spotlight

December 2016 Hospital Appeals Settlement Update Call

 
 

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