Learn about the epidemic and review ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines for reporting opioid use, abuse, dependence, and overdoses.
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News

The opioid crisis: Understand the epidemic, report ICD-10-CM codes for opioid abuse
Source: JustCoding
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a nationwide public health emergency to address the opioid crisis, investing almost $900 million in opioid-specific funding to support treatment and recovery services. Learn about the epidemic and review ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines for reporting opioid use, abuse, dependence, and overdoses.
Doctors praise CMS move on 'note bloat,' oppose payment changes
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A group of about 150 physician groups sent a letter both commending and criticizing the Trump administration's planned changes in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: Highlights of the FY 2019 IPPS final rule, Part I
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor is the first in a two-part series reviewing some of the major provisions in the 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: A provider sharing information about another patient's emotional distress
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: My primary care provider was running late for an appointment. When he finally came in the exam room, he told me he was late because his previous patient was very emotional. Is it a violation of HIPAA for a provider to share details about one patient with another?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday, 9/11 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, 9/18 - Dementia Care: Opioid Use & Impact for Persons Living with Dementia Call
 

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