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CCDS-O content outline released
Source: ACDIS

The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) committee released the CCDS-O content outline, which is now available for review on the CCDS-O certification page.
2019 OPPS proposed rule: CMS seeks comment on skin substitute model changes
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In the 2019 OPPS proposed rule, CMS does not introduce a new skin substitute payment policy but is seeking comment on potential changes for future rulemaking.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Who should take the lead on physical security, other considerations for HIPAA compliance
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Workstation and physical security should be a collaborative effort between the privacy officer and security officer in your organization, but someone must take the lead on physical security issues.
 

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Q&A: Determining reimbursement by percent of charges and per-diem rates
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What does it mean for a payer to reimburse a facility through a percent-of-charges method?

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Wednesday, 8/15 - Special Open Door Forum: Sharing Federal Strategies to Address the Opioid Epidemic
Monday, 8/20 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting, Day 1
Tuesday, 8/21 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting, Day 2
 

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2019 OPPS Proposed Rule: Respond to CMS’ Newest Proposed Policies

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