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Hear me out: Coding bone conduction hearing devices in CPT

Surgical osseointegrated bone prostheses have emerged as a popular alternative to hearing aids. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, defines how these devices work and how to report implantation, removal, and replacement of these devices in CPT.

Identify essential CDI KPIs

Source: HIM Briefings

When a CDI program is renewed or created, the main focus tends to be on the CDI department structure: its policies, education, staffing needs, and key performance indicators (KPI). Learn how to identify KPIs for your CDI program.

Can case managers succeed without a nursing background?

Source: Case Management Monthly

In their HCPro book The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Case Management, authors Stefani Daniels, RN, MSNA, ACM, CMAC, and Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, examine a critical question that many organizations ask when they are looking to hire—does a case manager really need to be a registered nurse?

HIPAA compliance: Key insights and lessons from the MedEvolve data breach

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

In this article, we will dissect the latest significant breach reported by the Office of Civil Rights. It involved MedEvolve Inc. and resulted in a $350,000 fine. We’ll explore the potential preventive strategies that healthcare entities can implement.

CMS Events

Wednesday, July 19 - Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Meeting

Wednesday, July 26 - Hospital Price Transparency Machine-Readable File Sample Format Webinar

Participate in NAHRI’s 2023 Revenue Integrity Salary Survey

NAHRI’s 2023 Revenue Integrity Salary Survey is now open. To provide the most accurate, actionable information, it’s essential that we hear from revenue integrity professionals across the industry. Click here to take the survey.

Respondents may also opt in to a drawing for a chance to win a free on-demand webinar. The survey results will be published in the Revenue Integrity Salary Survey Report later this year.

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2023 Revenue Integrity Symposium

The Revenue Integrity Symposium is the premier event for revenue integrity, revenue cycle, and Medicare compliance education and high-level networking. Register now for this year’s event in Charlotte, North Carolina, from September 18–19.

This week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include FY 2024 ICD-10-CM codes and coding guidelines, a proposed rule on the 340B drug pricing program, guidance on telehealth services, and more!

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