Friday, December 20, 2019
 

News

CDC reports over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections annually
Source: ACDIS
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths per year in the United States, HealthLeaders Media reported.
Happy holidays from Revenue Cycle Advisor!
Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor will be taking a holiday break and resume publication January 2. We wish all our readers happy holidays and will see you in 2020!
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

CMS tests a program aimed at treating behavioral health and substance use disorders
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The government is starting a trial program in the District of Columbia that aims to improve treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries struggling with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Reporting 2020 Category III CPT codes for bone strength and fracture risk assessments
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Can you please explain appropriate billing and reporting of Category III codes 0554T-0557T for biomechanical assessments?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday, 1/14 - ESRD Quality Incentive Program: CY 2020 ESRD PPS Final Rule Call
Wednesday, 1/15 - Listening Session on MAC Opportunities to Enhance Provider Experience
Thursday, 1/16 - MedicarePromoting Interoperability Program 2020 Webinar
Wednesday, 1/22 - Listening Session on MAC Opportunities to Enhance Provider Experience
 

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