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Our experts answer questions about 2022 CPT coding for pulmonary rehabilitation, noncompliant queries, and more.

Complex case: Helping a COPD patient with complex emotional trauma

A case manager uncovers that emotional trauma is the culprit of a patient's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.

Educating the public on hospital reimbursement

Source: HIM Briefings

The complexity of hospital charges and billing has generated confusion among the general public. Taking practical steps to improve communication, outreach, and education can help clear up misconceptions.

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: CY 2022 updates to Medicare beneficiary cost sharing

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the updates to Medicare premiums, cost-sharing amounts, and more for CY 2022.

Upcoming CMS Events

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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 MLN booklet on opioid treatment program billing and payment, the January 2022 update to the ambulatory surgical center payment system, information on Congressional action impacting Medicare payment, and more!

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