This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG review of payments for spinal facet-joint interventions and revisions to the April 2023 update to the ASC Payment System.
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This month's coding Q&A
Source: Briefings on APCs
Our experts answer questions about reporting unlisted CPT codes for certain procedures, as well as E/M coding for same-day admission and discharge.
Compliance audit department contracting for medical director services
Source: HIM Briefings
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Complex case: Helping a couple decide on long-term care
Source: Case Management Monthly
Julia, a case manager, helps a couple explore long-term care options for dementia patients.
HIPAA Q&A: Important questions for privacy and security officers to consider
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
This month, we’ve compiled some questions for HIPAA security and privacy officers to consider when trying to strengthen compliance in their organizations.
 

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This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG review of payments for spinal facet-joint interventions, revisions to the April 2023 update to the ASC Payment System, and more!
 
 

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