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News
Limited HIPAA waivers implemented during Texas winter storm
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services acting Secretary Norris Cochran declared a public health emergency for the state of Texas on February 17 as a result of the recent winter storms.
AHA pushes back on RAND's recent hospital pricing report
Source: HealthLeaders Media
CEO Rick Pollack released a statement on behalf of the American Hospital Association (AHA), stating that Research and Development Corporation (RAND) "ignores the unique role of hospitals and health systems."
 

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This month’s coding Q&A
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Our coding experts answer questions about CPT reporting for spinal decompression procedures, using medical decision-making to report E/M levels, and more.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Standardizing queries for V-fib
Source: ACDIS
Q: Is it appropriate to routinely query cardiothoracic surgeons for ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) experienced by patients immediately after cardiopulmonary bypass for open heart procedures? 

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 2/25 - Ambulance Open Door Forum
Tuesday, 3/9 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, 3/10 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

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Clearing Up NCCI and MUEs: Best Practices to Resolve Edits and Protect Revenue

During this 90-minute webinar with Q&A, expert speaker Denise Williams, COC, CHRI, will clarify NCCI edits and Medically Unlikely Edits and key strategies for resolving them. Williams will explain which edits can be appealed and how to build processes in coding and billing departments to successfully manage edits.
 

    

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