This week’s Medicare updates include an article on billing and payment provisions for therapy services under PDGM, an update to the list of DMEPOS items that require prior authorization, a new code to use for coronavirus lab tests, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—2/19/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include an article on billing and payment provisions for therapy services under PDGM, an update to the list of DMEPOS items that require prior authorization, a new code to use for coronavirus lab tests, and more! 
HHS: Medicare spent more than $40 billion on sepsis in 2018
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Sepsis hospitalizations are on the rise and cost Medicare more than $40 billion in 2018, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) study.
 

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Understanding Medicare requirements for observation
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The nuances of documenting and billing for observation services can trip up even the savviest organization. Get a refresher on the basics to ensure your organization avoids common pitfalls.
 

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Q&A: Upcoming changes to the IM form
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Q: I’ve heard about changes coming to the Important Message from Medicare (IM) form. How will these changes impact case managers?

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