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HHS risk adjustment data validation program final rule released
Source: ACDIS
CMS has released the final rule for the Department of Health and Human Services’ risk adjustment data validation (HHS-RADV) program. The rule finalized changes to the error rate calculation and the application of HHS-RADV results.
AMA announces CPT codes for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently updated the CPT code set to include immunization and administration codes for a COVID-19 vaccine under development by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford.
 

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HIPAA Q&A: Outsourcing coding, patient record storage
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I am confused by HIPAA rules requiring that patients show their driver’s license at a physician's office or other healthcare facility, so the license can be scanned and put into the facility's system. My doctor's office informed me that they are required by Medicare to scan my driver’s license. Is there a rule that clearly states that this is a requirement?
 

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Q&A: Preparing revenue cycle education for clinical staff
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What are some key revenue cycle topics that should be included in education geared toward clinical staff?

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