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2021 telehealth services will mitigate COVID-19-related costs, analysis shows
Source: ACDIS
Rising use of telehealth during the coronavirus public health emergency could help alleviate financial stressors associated with the pandemic, according to an analysis by CFRA and Arizton Advisory & Intelligence research.
2021 CPT/HCPCS therapy update expands reimbursement for certain telehealth services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently released MLN Matters MM12126, which summarizes 2021 CPT and HCPCS Level II code updates for Part B outpatient therapy services. The changes permanently expand Medicare coverage of certain communication technology-based (CTB) services, including virtual check-ins and telephone assessments.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Examining proposed modifications to HIPAA Privacy Rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
As many anticipated, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has pushed out a flurry of proposed rules in the months leading up to the Trump administration’s departure. Among them is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would make significant changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
 

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Q&A: Responding to pre-payment audits
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: We're seeing a significant increase in pre-payment audit activity. How can we adapt our audit and denial management processes to cope with this shift?

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