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News
Reminder: Deadline approaching for public comments on HHS’ HIPAA request for information
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Earlier this week, HHS’ Office of Civil Rights sent out a reminder that public comments to their request for information on improving care coordination and reducing the regulatory burdens of HIPAA are due by February 12, 2019.
Tip of the week
An Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage must be signed and dated by a patient or his or her representative. If the date with the signature on the form is after the date of service, then the form is invalid and a patient cannot be held financially liable. 
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

CMS issues information on status determinations for total knee arthroplasty, rescinds days later
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
On January 8, CMS released MLN Matters SE19002 on status determinations for total knee arthroplasty, which included guidance on how to determine proper status for patients undergoing the procedure, but CMS quickly rescinded it and announced that it is making revisions and will reissue it in the near future.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: When is modifier -XE appropriate to report?
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Our facility is used to reporting modifier -59 (distinct procedural service), but we're not sure when modifier -XE (separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter) would be appropriate instead. Could you provide an example?

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