Trouble viewing? See it online! Wednesday, January 13, 2021
 

News
This week in Medicare updates—1/13/2021
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include payment adjustment information from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, revisions to information in the COVID-19 billing FAQ document, a notice of funding opportunity for development of radiology quality measures, and more!
UHC: Some prior authorization requirements temporarily suspended
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is suspending certain prior authorization requirements for in-network hospitals and skilled nursing facilities through January 31.
 

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CDI tips for top denied diagnoses
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Organizations continue to struggle with denials for conditions such as sepsis and pneumonia. Review your processes and then apply these expert tips to help turn the tide.
 

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Q&A: Transitioning patients to postacute facilities
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Throughout the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, case managers have faced many challenges when trying to find placements for patients who need to transfer from the hospital to a lower level of care, such as a skilled nursing facility (SNF). As we enter 2021, what challenges will persist and how can case managers work to overcome them?

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