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Comparison shopping difficult among providers despite price transparency rule

Source: ACDIS

A study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that despite the price transparency rule that went into effect in January, comparison shopping for patients has still been difficult.

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Complex case: Navigating care for a member of a street gang

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

Rusty is a member of a street gang in his city. He joined the gang five years ago when he was 17, and still believes it was the right decision. Now at age 22, the members are like his family.

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Q&A: CPT coding for excisional wound debridement with VAC

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

Q: What CPT codes and modifiers would be used to report excisional debridement for removal of a 2x4-cm ulcer on a patient’s right buttocks with vacuum-assisted closure (VAC)?

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