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Outpatient pregnancy primer: Coding prenatal care

To select the most specific CPT codes for prenatal care, physician coders must have a solid understanding of complex guidelines for reporting pregnancy-related office visits. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, unpacks services included in the global obstetric package and CPT coding for routine prenatal care.

Complex case: Addressing a patient’s COVID-19 vaccine allergy concerns

Source: Case Management Monthly

Anna, a case manager who practices in a pulmonologist’s office, manages adult high-risk asthmatic patient care. The office serves more than 2,000 patients, which Anna learns is the upper range of average. She recently learned that the American Association for Physician Leadership believes that a physician’s office can successfully handle a volume of 3,000 patients.

Change management in CDI

Source: HIM Briefings

Upgrading and switching EHRs and other technology and applications is a constant cycle at hospitals. Learn how one organization manages change in their CDI program.

HIPAA Q&A: Microsoft PrintNightmare warning, government ransomware website

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

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

Note from the instructor: CMS seeks public input on future rulemaking for REHs

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor explores the details of how CMS will establish rural emergency hospitals (REH) and discusses the elements of the Request for Information CMS issued on the topic.

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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 webinar with Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP, 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 Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter, a proposed rule on repealing the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” final rule, October updates for various payment systems, and more!

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