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News
Heard at HIMSS: Four areas to watch
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Data integrity and analytics, increased HIPAA enforcement, patient-generated health data, and information security emerged as the top four topics at the 2017 Health Information and Management Systems Society national conference.
This week in Medicare updates–4/12/2017
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2017 Inpatient Pricer; a decision memo for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; a delay of effective date for the Conditions of Participation for home health agencies; and more!
ECRI introduces HIT-based patient identification tools
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The toolkit aims to prevent patient misidentification through the use of health information technology.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: What does HCPCS code G0498 include?
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: We are having an internal disagreement regarding HCPCS code G0498. Our clinical department believes that this code is to be reported in addition to the chemotherapy administration charge. Our coders and chargemaster coordinator disagree and believe it is an all-inclusive code. Who’s right?  

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday 4/13 - Open Payments: Prepare to Review Reported Data Call
Wednesday 4/19 - Medicare Shared Savings Program ACO: Completing the 2018 Application Process Call
Tuesday 4/25 - Global Surgery: Required Data Reporting for Post-Operative Care Call
Thursday 4/27 - Emergency Preparedness Requirements Final Rule Training Call
 

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Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Documentation: The Impact on Quality Outcomes and Physician Engagement

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