According to the American Cancer Society, in 2017 there were an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the U.S.
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Understand the neoplasm table and guidelines surrounding inpatient coding for cancer
Source: JustCoding
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2017 there were an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the U.S. In this article, Peggy Blue, MPH, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, breaks down the usage of the ICD-10-CM neoplasm table and reviews coding for neoplasm admissions.
Medicare to reimburse for telestroke regardless of location
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The FAST Act changes Medicare rules to expand telestroke reimbursement to urban and suburban hospitals.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: An eye on telehealth services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor reviews the terms and policies currently in use for telehealth services that are covered by Medicare. 
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Who should receive HIPAA training?
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Is it necessary for organizations to provide HIPAA training for all workforce members, even those who are not involved in patient care? Does that include cafeteria staff, workers employed through a temp or staffing agency, etc.?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday 2/22- ESRD QIP: Final Rule for CY 2018 Call
Tuesday 2/27- Hospital/Quality Initiative Open Door Forum
Tuesday 3/6- ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Wednesday 3/7- ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

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Rural Health Clinic Virtual Workshop: Billing and Compliance Essentials

Rural health clinic (RHC) billing has become increasingly complicated in recent years. During this three-hour workshop, Medicare regulatory expert Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS, will help participants break down the general requirements for RHC designation and essential billing fundamentals. She will also offer insight into billing for special services and an overview of the all-inclusive rate reimbursement system.
 

    

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Innovative healthcare organizations are adopting more accurate, secure, and faster technologies for patient identification. Read this white paper to learn how the industry is evolving.
 
 

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