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CMS releases final MOON and establishes 2017 compliance date
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The MOON is back and your organization should be ready to use it to comply with the NOTICE Act no later than March 8, roughly 90 days from the December 7 final approval of the form by CMS.
2017 CPT update: Extensive changes for reporting moderate sedation
Source: Justcoding
Coders have likely noticed that the 2017 CPT Manual features big changes for reporting moderate sedation. Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes about how to define moderate sedation and includes tips on reporting the new codes appropriately. 
Coverage for chronically ill rose 5% under ACA
Source: HealthLeaders Media
About half of adults have more than one chronic medical condition.
Lack of action and multiple HIPAA violations lead to multimillion civil monetary penalty
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A Texas hospital was recently hit with a $3.2 million HIPAA civil monetary penalty, the Office for Civil Rights announced February 1. 
 

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Q&A: MOON modifications
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Are hospitals required to deliver the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice in its standard format or can they modify the language on the form?

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Medicare Overpayments Final Rule: Analyzing Compliance for Revenue Integrity

During this on-demand program, speakers Judith L. Kares, JD, Esq., and Robert Wade, JD, Esq., discuss how to identify and report overpayments.
 
 

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