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News
Understand urinary system anatomy to conquer coding related conditions and procedures
Source: JustCoding
The urinary system might not be one of the body systems people are most eager to discuss, but learning the anatomy of the urinary system is key in coding certain procedures, especially in the surgical and interventional radiology specialties.
Care navigation meets tech with this tool
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A tool developed by Northwell Health helps to identify patients who might benefit from being enrolled in a transitional care program upon discharge.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: CMS’ proposed changes to the clinical lab date of service
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor examines proposed changes to the clinical lab date of service.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Adding identity information to wristbands
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What information can safely be imprinted on a nursing home resident’s wristband (for going out to a doctor appointment or other activity such as a baseball game)? We would like to provide enough information for emergency or safety purposes but not enough to put one at risk for ID theft.

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Email your questions for consideration in the Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor. Note: We do not guarantee that all questions will be answered.
 

Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday 8/17 - IMPACT Act: Drug Regimen Review Measure Overview for the Home Health Quality Reporting Program Call
Monday 8/21 -  Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting
Wednesday 8/30 - MEDCAC - Health Outcomes After Bariatric Surgical Therapies in the Medicare Population
Wednesday 9/6 - IMPACT Act: Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary Measures Call
 

Product Spotlight

Case Management Models: Best Practices for Health Systems and ACOs

This book explains the differences between case management and social work and the ways in which case management functions have evolved over time. Rationale for providing case management services in health systems and ACOs is also included along with suggestions for case management reporting structures.
 

    

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The Changing Financial Relationship Between Hospitals and Patients

Senior revenue cycle executives were asked to rank their top pain points and how they’re addressing them.
 
 

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