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Thursday, October 28, 2021

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This month's coding Q&A

Source: Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer questions about ICD-10-CM coding for post-COVID-19 conditions, reporting visits with excisional debridement, and more.

Complex case: Managing a case in Europe

Source: Case Management Monthly

Follow a case manager who faces challenges working to coordinate care on another continent.

Healthcare finance for revenue cycle professionals

Source: HIM Briefings

Understanding the nuance of healthcare finance and reporting is tricky but an essential skill for revenue cycle professionals. Take a look at key concepts and terms to decipher financial reports.

HIPAA Q&A: Patient-first strategies, privacy and security leader collaboration

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE, CHPS, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

Note from the instructor: Understanding Medicare inpatient Part A lifetime reserve benefit, Part I

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor reviews the inpatient Part A lifetime reserve days and the process for notifying patients when they are about to exhaust their regular benefit days.

Upcoming CMS Events

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

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The Social Determinants of Mental Health: Impact of the Pandemic and Beyond

The social determinants of health (SDoH) are an industry priority. Engage in a comprehensive session to learn the essential knowledge base to ensure a holistic health perspective, especially population health. Learn definitions and demographics, explore the evidence, and review reimbursement, resources, and initiatives.

This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include the renewal of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the correction notice for the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, information on billing and coding for COVID-19 booster shots, and more!

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