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News
This week in Medicare updates—8/12/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2021 Quality Payment Program proposed rule, new FAQs regarding COVID-19 topics, the October update to the clinical laboratory fee schedule, and more!
CMS releases hospital telemedicine billing decision tree
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS’ latest round of updates to its COVID-19 FAQs on Medicare fee-for-service billing provides additional information on hospital billing for remote services, including a decision tree guiding hospitals through their options for billing for telemedicine.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Keeping current on coding for infectious diseases
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Staying on top of coding guidelines for infectious diseases has never been more critical—or challenging. Review these questions on ICD-10-CM/PCS documentation and coding for infectious diseases including COVID-19, HIV, and related procedures.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Accessing care during COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How can case managers help patients, especially those dealing with chronic diseases such as diabetes, access care during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 8/13 - Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Understanding 4 Key Topics Listening Session
Thursday, 8/27 - Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Study Listening Session
Tuesday, 9/8 - ICD-10-Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, 9/9 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

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JustCoding's 2021 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

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