Coding for hydration and chemotherapy administration can be a daunting task for both beginner and experienced coders, who may not understand the hierarchy rules and gray areas in the CPT guidelines.
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Review hydration administration and chemotherapy coding to increase accuracy
Source: JustCoding
Coding for hydration and chemotherapy administration can be a daunting task for both beginner and experienced coders, who may not understand the hierarchy rules and gray areas in the CPT guidelines. Review correct coding for these services and how they fit into the hierarchy.
Study identifies patient risks in M&As
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Researchers urge newly merged health systems to address patient risks, share data on quality and safety, and clearly define care oversight responsibility for the joint patient population.
 

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Note from the instructor: Volume increases risk for laboratory tests
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor highlights billing and coding regulations for specimen validity tests billed in combination with urine drug tests in the wake of an OIG audit which found a 99% error rate for these claims. 
 

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Q&A: Voicemail messages for appointments
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I’ve been taught to tell our patients, “We look forward to seeing you on day X at time X with Dr. X.” This has always been left on cell phone voicemails or home phones. Is this a HIPAA-compliant practice?

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