Because the cardiovascular system circulates oxygen and nutrients to all body parts, procedures of the cardiovascular system can be complex and challenging to accurately report.
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Eliminate cardiac coding confusion: CPT coding for ECMO and endovascular interventions
Source: JustCoding
Because the cardiovascular system circulates oxygen and nutrients to all body parts, procedures of the cardiovascular system can be complex and challenging to accurately report. This article reviews CPT guidelines for reporting ECMO procedures and endovascular interventions in the lower extremities.
Hospital groups challenge CMS’ price transparency rule, ask for expediated decision
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and other hospital groups argue that the final rule is unlawful because it exceeds CMS' statutory authority.
 

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Note from the instructor: Final rules usher in assorted changes for CAHs and RHCs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor examines the impact of the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rules on critical access hospitals (CAH) and rural health clincis (RHC).
 

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Q&A: Proper NPP procedures
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Does a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) have to be included in a lobby or just handed out to patients during admission? What are good practices generally with the NPP?

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