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Conquer ICD-10-CM/CPT coding for common circulatory conditions

Cardiovascular conditions affect the structure and function of the heart and are a leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article details ICD-10-CM coding for common heart conditions and CPT coding for cardiac catheterization procedures.

Gifts for post-discharge referrals, Anti-Kickback Statute violations are on the OIG’s radar

Source: Case Management Monthly

The government has brought numerous criminal cases against case managers for violating the Anti-Kickback Statute. Find out the details of these cases and how your organization can avoid violations.

Reporting E/M codes for hospital observation services

Source: HIM Briefings

Hospital observation service codes are to be reported only for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided to patients who are admitted to observation. Review reporting and documentation guidelines to ensure accurate coding for these services.

HHS releases comments on HIPAA Privacy Rule proposed changes

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

Before the final HIPAA Privacy Rule updates are released, providers have a change to weigh in on the proposals. Read what they've said and how it might influence the final rule.

Note from the instructor: CMS proposes significant price transparency noncompliance penalties

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor weighs the implications of the proposed price transparency penalties from the 2022 OPPS proposed rule.

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JustCoding's 2022 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

During this 90-minute program, expert speaker Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, HCS-D, will help you sift through the coding and guideline changes, identify new and revised code descriptions for the 2022 ICD-10-CM code set, determine potential areas of documentation improvement for new and revised codes, and answer specific questions during the live Q&A.

This week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include the the FY 2022 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule, the FY 2022 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Final Rule, the FY 2022 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS Final Rule, and more!

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