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Stick to the facts: Applying modifier -JW

Modifier -JW is used to describe drug amounts that are discarded and not administered to any patient. Refresh your knowledge of this modifier with coding tips and example scenarios.

Helping patients fight healthcare misinformation and disinformation

Source: Case Management Monthly

Between 2 and 12 million people may have decided not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to misinformation about the shots. This statistic highlights a problem that many case managers have encountered firsthand: medical misinformation and disinformation.

Brush up on ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for cesarean deliveries

Source: HIM Briefings

A cesarean section is typically performed when complications from pregnancy make a traditional vaginal birth difficult. Review ICD-10-CM coding for common labor and delivery complications, and ICD-10-PCS coding for cesarean deliveries.

HIPAA Q&A: HIPAA audits, cybersecurity, patient record access, and more

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

Rebecca Herold, CDPSE, FIP, CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPT, CISM, CISA, FLMI, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Join a Revenue Cycle Technology Summit

The Revenue Cycle Technology NOW online summit kicks off Wednesday, June 22, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sessions will focus on digital front-door strategies, reimbursement, alleviating staffing shortages and enhanced workflows. Speakers join the summit from Arkansas Heart Hospital, TruBridge, Akasa, WellStar Health System, Henderson County Community Hospital, AccuReg, and Inovalon. Click here to register for the event for free!

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2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium

The Revenue Integrity Symposium is the can’t-miss event for revenue integrity, revenue cycle, and Medicare compliance education and high-level networking. Learn from trusted experts with cutting-edge insight that will arm you with the tools to ensure compliance with regulatory changes, maximize revenue, and enhance workflow and program design at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak in Phoenix from September 19–20.

This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include the Spring 2022 Semiannual Report to Congress, an update for Not Otherwise Classified codes for NCDs, the July 2022 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, and more!

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