Updates to the 2018 CPT Manual particularly effect coding for cardiovascular and laboratory procedures.
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2018 brings CPT updates to cardiology, laboratory, and Category III codes
Source: Justcoding

Updates to the 2018 CPT Manual particularly effect coding for cardiovascular and laboratory procedures. Stay-up-to-date with these changes and take time to understand complex procedures to prevent interruptions to claims processing.
Can Amazon and its partners solve healthcare’s ‘tapeworm’ effect?
Source: HealthLeaders Media
News that Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase are forming a nonprofit company to cut healthcare costs and improve quality sent shivers through the sector. Details were sketchy, but if you are already taking strategic steps to improve value, you may be rewarded.
HLM Magazine/Revenue Cycle Exchange and Leadership Exchange 2017
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Hospital and health system revenue cycle vice presidents and directors will once again meet to —review these strategies and new ones at the 2018 HealthLeaders Media Revenue Cycle Exchange, March 21-23 at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. To learn if you qualify for the invitation-only event, please contact Exchange@healthleadersmedia.com. 
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: Confusion over removal of total knee arthroplasty from inpatient-only list
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note clarifies the rules, regulations, and provider considerations to take into accounting following CMS' decision to remove total knee arthroplasty from the inpatient-only list. 
 

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Q&A: Protected health information visible on paperwork
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If a patient accidentally puts paperwork in the trash or on the table, and the information on the paperwork is visible to other patients or family members, is it a HIPAA violation?

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