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This month’s coding Q&A
Source: Briefings on APCs
Our coding experts answer questions about CPT coding for skin substitute application, reporting myocardial infarctions in ICD-10-CM, and more.
Survey finds low-income Americans face additional health risks
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.
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.
Charting the operational impact of eliminating the IPO
Source: HIM Briefings
With the inpatient-only (IPO) list set to be phased out, HIM departments need to prepare for the larger operational and financial impacts. Consider how these changes will affect your organization.
Note from the instructor: CMS prepares for second year of prior authorization program, removes two codes from list
Source: Medicare Insider
This week's note from the instructor examines the requirements and changes made for the second year of CMS' prior authorization program for certain hospital outpatient department services.
 

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Thursday, 5/27 - Medicare Shared Savings Program: Establishing a Repayment Mechanism Webcast
 

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This week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include three advisory opinions, a series of National Coverage Determination transmittals, multiple OIG reviews of hospice compliance, and more!
 
 

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