Wednesday, November 24, 2021
 

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This month's coding Q&A
Source: Briefings on APCs
Our coding experts answer questions about CPT coding for cognitive assessment and care planning services, reporting patient-supplied drugs, and more.
Study: Programs fail to improve length of stay for vulnerable groups
Source: Case Managment Monthly
Interventions to reduce length of stay for high-risk, medically complex, and otherwise vulnerable patients are falling short, according to a technical brief prepared for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
DIY COVID-19 CMI research
Source: HIM Briefings
COVID-19 has played havoc with CDI metrics at many organizations. Use these expert tips to conduct research on the impact of COVID-19 on case-mix index at your facility.
HIPAA Q&A: What new OCR director brings, conducting mock OCR audits
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Chris Apgar, CISSP, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.
Note from the instructor: Understanding Medicare inpatient Part A lifetime reserve benefit, Part II
Source: Medicare Insider
This week's note from the instructor reviews the inpatient Part A lifetime reserve days and the financial consequences for beneficiaries who elect not to use them. 
 

Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday, 12/14 - Town Hall Meeting on the FY 2023 Applications for New Medical Services and Technologies Add-On Payments
 

Call for speakers: 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium

Calling all revenue integrity experts: NAHRI is currently seeking speakers for the 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), to be held September 19–20 in Phoenix, Arizona.

RIS is the can’t-miss event for revenue integrity, revenue cycle, and Medicare compliance education and high-level networking—it’s also a great opportunity to hone and demonstrate your professional speaking skills. Click the link above to get started or click here to learn more.

 

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2022 OPPS Final Rule: Implementing the Latest CMS Changes

During this 90-minute webinar, expert speakers Jugna Shah, MPH, CHRI, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, CHRI, will analyze the final rule and break down what these changes mean for hospitals. In addition to offering analysis of CMS’ lengthy annual rule, they will offer providers operational tips to help institute these changes and educate staff ahead of implementation. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A..

 

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This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include the repeal of the MCIT and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” Final Rule, updates to surveyors regarding clearing the backlog of surveys due to the COVID-19 PHE, an advisory opinion involving a pain management company, and more!

 
 

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