Creating a query and knowing when to query can be complicated, and there are a number of training tactics that can prove successful for coders when trying to improve upon physician query practices.
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Coder queries: When to query, cite clinical evidence
Source: JustCoding
Creating a query and knowing when to query can be complicated, and there are a number of training tactics that can prove successful for coders when trying to improve upon physician query practices. For this article, let’s take a look at when coders should query and when it’s appropriate for them to cite clinical evidence.
Deadline week for community health center funding: ‘Lip service really isn’t enough’
Source: HealthLeaders Media
As Congress approaches the Thursday funding deadline to avoid a second government shutdown, community health centers urge action ahead of funding cliff. 
 

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Note from the instructor: Changes to the clinical lab date of service policy for outpatients
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note reviews changes to the clinical lab date of service policy initiated by the 2018 OPPS final rule.
 

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Q&A: HIPAA-compliant mailings
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I work at a marketing company, and we are trying to figure out what exactly we can put on a postcard. What is required, per HIPAA regulations, to be fully compliant if we were to do things like dental patient reminders? We would have patient information from the offices. How would we need to handle that information? What are we allowed to include in our designs?

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