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ICD-10-CM anatomy refresher: The digestive system
Source: JustCoding
Review digestive anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding for common diseases of the digestive tract including diverticulitis, cholecystitis, and abdominal adhesions. Also look at new codes to be added to Chapter 11: Disease of the Digestive System of the ICD-10-CM manual on October 1.
CMS unveils initiative to transform rural health
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model will pick 15 rural communities for its Community Transformation Track, which starts next summer.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: What physicians need to know about the payment impact of the 2021 MPFS proposed rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor discusses the impact of the proposed relative value unit changes in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Disclosing COVID-19 test results in sports leagues
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: As sports leagues attempt to make their return, many are going to be using daily COVID-19 testing as part of their protocol. Obviously, the leagues need to quarantine any individual who tests positive for the virus. But why is the covered entity that is performing the testing allowed to disclose a patient’s test results to the leagues?

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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-PCS Code Updates

During this 60-minute webinar, expert speaker Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, will help you sift through the changes to various MS-DRG classifications and pinpoint noteworthy changes for your facility, review the new and revised code descriptions for the 2021 ICD-10-PCS code set, and determine potential areas of documentation improvement.
 

    

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