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Slack adds HIPAA compliance to its certifications, may be aiming for healthcare sector
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Slack recently updated its listing of compliance certifications and regulations to include HIPAA, which suggests it may be working toward functionality that would allow healthcare providers to share sensitive patient health information.
Tip of the week
BMI codes in ICD-10-CM category Z68.- (body mass index) were never intended as standalone codes but were meant to further identify the severity level of an associated condition where the BMI is relevant.
 

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Reducing readmissions may have unintended consequences
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Is the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program leading to an increase in patient deaths? A recent study suggests that it might be.
 

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Q&A: CPT reporting for ultrasound elastography services performed with additional ultrasound services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Can you bill CPT codes 76981 (ultrasound, elastography; parenchyma [e.g., organ]) and 76982 (ultrasound, elastography; first target lesion) at the same time as CPT codes for liver and breast ultrasounds?

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