This week’s Medicare updates include a final rule on long-term care facility staffing standards, an implementation date extension for the hospice certifying requirement, and more!
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Reporting the increasing youth mental health crisis in ICD-10-CM

Source: Briefings on APCs

Tonya Chandler, RHIT, writes about mental health status in youth, clarifies possible contributing factors, and explains how to report mental and behavioral conditions in ICD-10-CM with several case scenarios.

Strategies for charge edit management

Source: HIM Briefings

When managing charge edits, revenue cycle professionals must navigate conflicting priorities, address system errors, and overcome challenges.

2025 IPPS proposed rule leaves 2-midnight rule untouched

Source: Case Management Monthly

CMS recently released the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, and a notable omission represents good news for case managers.

OCR issues guidance for online tracking technologies

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued updated guidance regarding the use of online tracking technologies, which is especially relevant due to the widespread adoption of these technologies across various digital platforms, including websites and mobile apps.

CMS Events

Tuesday, May 21: MEDCAC Meeting on Devices for Self-Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Apply for the NAHRI Scholarship

 

The NAHRI Scholarship awards registration to the Revenue Integrity Symposium. The application deadline is May 28. Learn about the scholarship program, the application process, and more here. Apply now here. Contact NAHRI Director Nicole Votta with questions.

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This week’s Medicare updates include a final rule on long-term care facility staffing standards, an implementation date extension for the hospice certifying requirement, and more!

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