Tuesday, February 21, 2017

News

Taking a closer look at POA reporting guidelines
Source: JustCoding
The 2017 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting brought many changes and updates for coders, and present-on-admission (POA) reporting was not excluded. Completely understanding POA guidelines is necessary for any inpatient coder.
CCMC announces call for Board of Commissioners nominations
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The Commission for Case Manager Certification recently announced it is seeking nominations for candidates for the Board of Commissioners. The board is also seeking a public member, which is an individual not currently working in case management or disability management.
Five steps for value-based oncology care success
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A Georgia-based oncology practice has embraced a multifaceted approach to shifting away from the fee-for-service business model to value-based care.
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Q&A: Provider-based department designation
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
We have a provider-based department that was off-campus and it recently moved on-campus. Will it lose its provider-based designation?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday 2/21 - Understanding and Promoting the Value of Chronic Care Management Services Call
Thursday 2/23 - Looking Ahead: The IMPACT Act in 2017 Call

Tuesday 3/7 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting

Wednesday 3/22 - MEDCAC Meeting - Health Outcomes in Heart Failure Treatment Technology Studies
 

Product Spotlight

Condition Codes W2 and 44: Strategies for Reimbursement for Non-Covered Inpatient Stays

Join expert speaker Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD, CPC, for this live webinar Thursday, February 23, at 1 p.m. EST, as she discusses operational strategies for using condition code 44 and W2 processes to get reimbursement for inpatient non-covered cases while leveraging UR resources.

 

    

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