Thursday, December 19, 2019
 

News

2020 CPT update: Review new codes for cardiovascular and digestive procedures
Source: JustCoding
The American Medical Association released its annual update to the CPT code set in September, introducing several new codes for cardiovascular and digestive procedures. Review the new 2020 CPT codes for preperitoneal pelvic packing, hemorrhoidectomy procedures, and more.
ACA ruling dismays hospitals, as law's defenders look to Supreme Court
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The decision to remand the case to a lower court prompted swift reaction from healthcare observers.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: Site-neutral policies–a saga in the making
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor walks through the recent twists and turns of the legal fight against CMS' site-neutral payment reductions.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Treating out-of-country patients
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If an out-of-country patient comes into our ER, must we be cognizant of his or her home country’s healthcare privacy laws?

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Tuesday, 1/14 - ESRD Quality Incentive Program: CY 2020 ESRD PPS Final Rule Call
Thursday, 1/16 - MedicarePromoting Interoperability Program 2020 Webinar
 

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