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2022 CPT update: Navigate new codes for musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and digestive procedures

The American Medical Association recently updated the CPT code set to include 249 new and 93 revised codes, which go into effect January 1. Review significant updates the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and digestive chapters of CPT.

Providing culturally sensitive care to sexual and gender minorities should be a priority

Source: Case Management Monthly

Past research has found that sexual and gender minority groups have a higher risk for health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.

Brush up on ICD-10-CM reporting for cardiac conditions

Source: HIM Briefings

Changes to coding conventions and official guidelines for myocardial infarctions, and advice about interpreting them, are constantly evolving. Review the latest changes and consider how recent code updates fit into the bigger picture.

HIPAA Q&A: HIPAA training, Right of Access rules, business associate education

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE, CHPS, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Note from the instructor: CMS details Radiation Oncology Model information for first performance year

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the intricacies of the Radiation Oncology Model as finalized in the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule.

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Call for speakers: 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium

Calling all revenue integrity experts: NAHRI is currently seeking speakers for the 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), to be held September 19–20 in Phoenix, Arizona.

RIS is the can’t-miss event for revenue integrity, revenue cycle, and Medicare compliance education and high-level networking—it’s also a great opportunity to hone and demonstrate your professional speaking skills. Click the link above to get started or click here to learn more.

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NCCI Edits and MUEs: Here Today and Not Gone Tomorrow

During this 60-minute webinar, Denise Williams, COC, CHRI, will review 2022 updates to the NCCI narrative manual instructions, as well as specific edits organizations see on a regular basis. Williams will discuss strategies for managing edits, avoiding denials, and solving common edit challenges. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A.

This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include an OIG audit of payments for spinal facet joint denervation sessions, the January 2022 OPPS update transmittal, the January 2022 I/OCE update transmittal, and more!

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