This week’s Medicare updates include the 2024 IPPS final rule, the 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS final rule, and a new dementia care model.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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Evaluate newborn diagnoses, E/M, and other postnatal services in CPT and ICD-10-CM
Source: Briefings on APCs
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about coding E/M newborn services, delivery/birthing room attendance, resuscitation services, and circumcision.
Refresh ICD-10-PCS coding for ventilation in neonates
Source: HIM Briefings
When coders think of reporting for neonates and critical care, most think of CPT codes. However, ICD-10-PCS also gives codes to use for procedures for newborns/neonates related to respiratory assistance quickly after birth, when necessary. Refresh your knowledge of these codes.
CMS updates telehealth policies for Medicare Part B as PHE ends
Source: Case Management Monthly
Read this Q&A to better understand which telehealth programs were made permanent or temporarily extended for Medicare Part B patients until 2024 under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Lessons learned from the Yakima Valley snooping breach
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Every click, swipe, and keystroke can lead to a breach in today’s digital healthcare landscape. Robust data protection procedures have never been more critical.
 

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Monday, August 21 - Tuesday, August 22 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment
 
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2024 OPPS Proposed Rule: Analyze CMS’ Potential Policy Changes

During this 120-minute webinar, expert speakers Kimberly A. Hoy, JD, CPC, Teri Rice, MSN, MHA, MBA, RN, CHC, and Amy Inch, COTA, CPC, CPMA, will analyze key financial changes in the 2024 OPPS proposed rule. They will also discuss policies in the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule that could affect outpatient hospital billing and reimbursement.

 

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This week’s Medicare updates include the 2024 IPPS final rule, the 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS final rule, a new dementia care model, and more!

 
 

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