This week’s Medicare updates include a fact sheet on the transition to new Medicare cards, a table to clarify alternative payment models’ statuses in the Quality Payment Program, a review of a health system’s compliance with inpatient rehabilitation facility service billing requirements, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates–2/14/2018
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include a fact sheet on the transition to new Medicare cards, a table to clarify alternative payment models’ statuses in the Quality Payment Program, a review of a health system’s compliance with inpatient rehabilitation facility service billing requirements, and more! 
OIG audit reveals incorrect billing of DRGs, modifier –59 at Michigan Health System
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
An OIG audit of the University of Michigan Health System revealed noncompliance with four types of inpatient claims, including those associated with billing of DRGs, and two types of outpatient claims, including those billed with modifier –59 (distinct procedural service).
 

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How to avoid coding issues during EHR implementations
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The implementation of an EHR is a multifaceted, comprehensive project for healthcare organizations. To avoid coding issues during EHR implementation and ensure discharged-not-final-coded is not adversely impacted, dedicated HIM focus and detailed project planning are paramount.
 

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Q&A: The role of case management in data collection
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Q: How can case management assist in data collection and benchmarking?

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