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This month's coding Q&A
Source: Briefings on APCs
Our experts answer questions about CPT coding for bunionectomies, 2022 CPT changes for reporting cataract removals, and ICD-10-CM coding for false labor.
Complex case: Using critical thinking to intervene in a domestic violence case
Source: Case Management Monthly
Janet, a medical case manager, immediately recognizes her patient Donna the moment she enters the hospital room. She met Donna a month ago during a different hospitalization while covering for another case manager’s vacation. Donna has multiple sclerosis and is medically complex.
Sample utilization review specialist job description
Source: HIM Briefings
Although there are basic expectations of a utilization review (UR) team member, organizations should develop performance expectations and competencies for their UR staff based on their own needs. Use this sample UR specialist job description as a template for your organization.
HIPAA Q&A: NIST’s privacy, security objectives; information security team member skills and traits
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Julia Huddleston, CIPP/US, CIPM, CCSFP, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.
 

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This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include the April update for the OPPS, the April update for the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, a revision to the Program Integrity Manual to clarify information regarding provider enrollment, and more!
 
 

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