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HHS relaxes restrictions on HIPAA Privacy Rule for COVID-19 information sharing
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on April 2 that it will not impose penalties for violations of certain provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule related to COVID-19 information sharing.
Picturing telehealth in a post-pandemic world
Source: HealthLeaders Media
"The game changer for telehealth post pandemic is a whole new population will now have the experience of using the technology for the first time," says Gurpreet Singh, partner and health services leader at PwC.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Simplify CPT coding for spinal excisions and decompression procedures
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
To code for spinal excisions and decompression procedures, coders must break down provider documentation to determine the surgical approach utilized, surgical specialists involved, and, in some cases, visualize how the procedure was performed across multiple levels of the spinal column.
 

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Q&A: Billing for DSMT provided via telehealth
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Can a hospital bill for a nutritionist and a dietitian to deliver diabetes self-management training (DSMT) via telehealth on a UB claim?

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Take Control of ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding for COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases

During this 90-minute webinar, Temeka Davis, RHIT, will review ICD-10-CM/PCS documentation and coding for infectious diseases including sepsis, HIV, and COVID-19, as well as related procedures for these conditions. Through case studies and coding examples, the speaker will review how to query for clarification, link codes to the documentation, and provide ICD-10-CM/PCS documentation tips.
 

    

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