This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System and Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rules
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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Examine 2023 E/M updates for ED services
Source: Briefings on APCs
E/M coding guidelines for emergency department services (CPT codes 99281-99285) were recently updated for the first time in decades. Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, reviews these changes, along with coding requirements for many other E/M services.
Construct a compliant query template
Source: HIM Briefings
There is no single query format every organization uses. Learn how to use resources and guidelines to create a compliant query template for your organization.
Six online resources for improving patient care
Source: Case Management Monthly
For case managers, having a broad toolbox of resources can prove valuable in helping patients move past barriers and toward a smooth recovery.
HHS cracking down on security compliance woes
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
In this article, Briefings on HIPAA continues its examination of HHS’ reports to Congress regarding HIPAA compliance and data from 2021, specifically focusing on the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Compliance report released in February.
 

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This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System proposed rule, the FY 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule, and more!

 
 

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