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News

Looking into key CMS modifier changes for 2017
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
With a new year underway, providers likely need to get a handle on some key new modifiers, as well as important changes to an existing modifier and the deletion of a modifier that previously raised a lot of questions and operational concerns. 
Note from the instructor: NCCI Manual – Valuable guidance for coders
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note discusses the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Manual, an often overlooked source of guidance for coders and chargemaster professionals when determining correct coding and billing to Medicare.
OHA: Hospitals brace as ACA repeal is considered and uncertainty abounds
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The president of the Ohio Hospital Association says the 'root-and-branch repeal' of the Affordable Care Act would greatly disrupt healthcare delivery in the Buckeye State, especially if it's not immediately replaced with a workable alternative.
HIM Briefings’ 2017 EHR benchmarking survey
HIM Briefings is conducting a benchmarking survey on EHR operationalization and use, and we would appreciate your input. We will select one respondent at random to win his or her choice of a complimentary HCPro webinar. To enter to win, please include your contact information at the end of the survey once you have answered the questions. Please take a few moments to complete the survey.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Obtaining permission to prescribe medications
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: A patient needs a letter from his employer and parole officer to be prescribed a certain medication. Is it a HIPAA violation to forward the letter to the employer to validate its authenticity?

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Email your questions for consideration in the Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor. Note: We do not guarantee that all questions will be answered.
 

Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday 2/14 - FY 2018 New Technology Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday 2/21 - Understanding and Promoting the Value of Chronic Care Management Services Call
Thursday 2/23 - Looking Ahead: The IMPACT Act in 2017 Call

Tuesday 3/7 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

Product Spotlight

Condition Codes W2 and 44: Strategies for Reimbursement for Non-Covered Inpatient Stays

Join expert speaker Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD, CPC, for this live webinar Thursday, February 23, at 1 p.m. EST, as she discusses operational strategies for using condition code 44 and W2 processes to get reimbursement for inpatient non-covered cases while leveraging UR resources.
 

    

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Quarterly Medicare Watchdog Webinar

Listen to this quarter’s regulatory recap, with information on OPPS and IPPS updates, as well as the latest on Recovery Auditors.
 
 

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