Drug administration is one of the most commonly performed procedures in outpatient departments; however, this topic continues to generate confusion for coders and providers alike.
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Outpatient coding for IV drug administration in a nutshell
Source: JustCoding
Drug administration is one of the most commonly performed procedures in outpatient departments; however, this topic continues to generate confusion for coders and providers alike. Brush up on CPT coding rules for intravenous (IV) injections, infusions, and hydration services.
Should you take the pre-service payment requirement plunge?
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Piedmont has a new 25% advance payment policy for some patients, but health systems are still skittish about pre-service payment requirements.
 

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Note from the instructor: Major provisions of the 2020 IPPS final rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor delves into the key policies from the 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, which revenue cycle staff need to familiarize themselves with prior to implementation on October 1, 2019.
 

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Q&A: HIPAA protections for famous patients
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Q: Is there anything that a hospital needs to do regarding HIPAA and the confidentiality of famous patients? Obviously employees shouldn’t snoop, but can you recommend any added protections?

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