This week’s Medicare updates include a final rule on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare staff, guidance on modifier -JZ, and coverage guidelines for Alzheimer’s drugs.
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Report CPT codes for external diagnostic cardiography and cardiovascular monitoring services
Source: Briefings on APCs
This article reviews the most common types of external diagnostic cardiology tests, examines relevant CPT coding guidelines, and offers reporting advice from an expert.
How to create an interdepartmental denials management team
Source: HIM Briefings
Organizations must ensure their procedures are aimed at preventing and managing denials. One way to accomplish this is by looking for opportunities to involve other departments. Use these tips to improve interdepartmental denials management.
Are high medication costs keeping your patients out of SNFs?
Source: Case Management Monthly
Research has shown that high drug costs can have a substantial effect on patient care. Learn how these costs can impact skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions.
Information system activity review’s critical role in HIPAA compliance
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Information system activity reviews are not only a compliance requirement, but also a crucial element of any effective cybersecurity strategy.
 

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Thursday, June 22 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes for the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule for CY 2024
Wednesday, July 19 - Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Meeting
 

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