If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.
Trouble viewing? See it online! Monday, July 18, 2016

News
Phase Two HIPAA Audits Underway
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
The Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) phase two HIPAA audits officially began last week when the agency sent more than 160 covered entities (CE) audit notification letters.
CMS Puts Short-Stay Audits on Hold
Source: HCPro Case Management
There's good news and bad news on the 2-midnight rule front. The good news: CMS has put short-stay inpatient audits related to the 2-midnight rule on hold. The bad news: This isn't a free pass, and it isn't going to last.
Mobile Devices Speed and Streamline Pre-hospital Care
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Mobile devices allow telemedicine providers to virtually assess patients, and have the potential to improve stroke care and reduce emergency department traffic.
Rural Health Clinic Billing and Compliance Feedback

HCPro is seeking feedback on your rural health clinic billing and compliance training needs. Please take a moment to answer a short 5-question survey to help us learn what would best serve your needs. Click here to take the survey.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Appropriate Coding for the Flu
Source: ACDIS

I am never sure of correct sequencing when the admission is for flu, pneumonia, and asthma.The patient presented in the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath, still tight after nebulizer treatment in the emergency room. The patient was kept for observation for one day, then was admitted. Can you suggest proper sequencing and if queries are needed?

Need expert advice?
Email your questions for consideration in the Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor. Note: We do not guarantee that all questions will be answered.
 

Upcoming CMS Events
Tuesday, August 2 - ESRD QIP: Reviewing Your Facility's PY 2017 Performance Data Call
Wednesday, August 10 - PQRS Feedback Reports and the PQRS Informal Review Process for Program Year 2015 Results Call

 
 

Product Spotlight

Value-based Purchasing and CDI

CDI programs can no longer afford to remain focused on simple CC/MCC capture. Join expert speakers Laurie L. Prescott, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, and Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, for a 90-minute program that will help you understand HVBP to ensure your CDI program is focusing on the right measures.
 

SIGN UP | FORWARD | SPONSOR
 
 

Free Resources

Medicare Compliance Watch Helpful Links

Compiled by HCPro experts, this helpful links collection is for healthcare professionals researching coding, billing, and compliance questions.