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Decipher ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes mellitus

Approximately 34.2 million Americans, or 10.5% of the U.S. population, were diagnosed with diabetes in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Review signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2 and ICD-10-CM coding for these conditions.

Get ready: CMS’ bundled payment model may soon be mandatory

Source: Case Management Monthly

CMS announced another round of changes to its Bundled Payments for Care Improvement program recently and said that while participation thus far has been voluntary, it may become mandatory starting as early as 2024.

CISA, FBI issue joint warning, mitigation tactics on TrickBot malware

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FBI have observed continued targeting through spearphishing campaigns using TrickBot malware in North America, according to a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory published in March and updated in May.

HIM directors and managers report gains in compensation, but department staffing down

Source: HIM Briefings

Steady gains in compensation despite the industry’s financial challenges may be offset by staffing shortages, according to respondents of HIM Briefings’ 2021 HIM director and manager salary survey.

Note from the instructor: Further clarification on rural health clinic reimbursement for CY 2021 and beyond

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at a recent clarification published by CMS on reimbursement for certain provider-based rural health clinics.

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Overcoming 2021 Outpatient Hospital and Physician Modifier Challenges

During this 90-minute webinar, Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, COC, CHRI, CCP, FCS, and Robin Linker, CHCRA, CHCA, CHCAS, CPC-I, CPC, COC, CPC-P, MCS-P, CHC, will review the proper application of commonly reported E/M and procedural service modifiers. The presentation will include instruction for applying updated regulations and guidance, tips for CPT reporting, and case scenarios for reporting modifiers -25, -51, and -59.

This week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include download files for the 2022 ICD-10-CM codes, the July 2021 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, revised guidance on emergency preparedness requirements, and more!

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