Tuesday, January 31, 2017

News

This month's coding Q&A
Source: Justcoding
Our experts answer questions about inpatient-only procedures and community-acquired pneumonia.
OMB approves revised denial notices
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently posted a revised Integrated Denial Notice and instructions approved by the Office of Management and Budget for Medicare health plans to issue to enrollees in the event of a coverage denial.
Benefits of hospital consolidation detailed in AHA-funded report
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Using survey data provided by the American Hospital Association, a new report identifies benefits to hospital mergers and refutes the notion that consolidation raises prices.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Separate procedure list resources
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Could you please let me know where I can find resources to help me understand the separate procedure exception for inpatient-only procedures?

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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
 

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What's New

Medicare Overpayments Final Rule: Analyzing Compliance for Revenue Integrity

During this on-demand program, speakers Judith L. Kares, JD, Esq., and Robert Wade, JD, Esq., discuss how to identify and report overpayments.

 
 

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