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Outpatient CDI: Same jungle, different animal

It’s always been easy to show financial return on investment for inpatient CDI endeavors, but the monetary value of outpatient programs is increasing dramatically year after year, making outpatient CDI reviews more attractive to many healthcare organizations.

CDC aims to target health inequities driven by racism

Source: Case Management Monthly

A recent survey highlighted the healthcare challenges face by low-income Americans. Read about how understanding these challenges can improve patient care at your facility.

A question of time: Reviewing guidance for reporting time-based E/M services

Source: HIM Briefings

The release of updated evaluation and management (E/M) documentation guidance calls for a fresh approach. Understand how to apply the new guidelines and avoid common pitfalls.

HIPAA Q&A: Disaster plan requirements, employee phishing disclosures

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

Chris Apgar, CISSP, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Note from the instructor: CMS proposes updates for acute and long-term care inpatient hospital stays for 2022, Part II

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the long-term care hospital payment and policy updates introduced in the FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.

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During this 90-minute webinar, speakers Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, COC, CHRI, CCP, FCS, and Kay Larsen, CRCR, CHRI, will explain how to improve charge capture compliance and address common misconceptions about charge capture and modifier use. Using case studies and practical examples, Goodman and Larsen will demonstrate how to address missed charges through training and system improvements.

This week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include changes to the list of codes requiring prior authorization, an advance copy of implementation information for the Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule, a resolution to an edit regarding DRG weights, and more!

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