An appellate court decision dealt a major setback to hospitals unhappy with planned cuts to the Medicare drug reimbursement program.
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Conquer CPT coding for pain management procedures
Source: JustCoding
This second article in a series reviews common procedures used to isolate back pain and reduce inflammation, including nerve block injections, facet joint injections, and facet denervation. CPT coding for these procedures is complex and requires a detailed understanding of spinal anatomy and terminology as well as coding guidelines.
Hospitals vow to refile after 340B suit rejected on appeal
Source: HealthLeaders Media
An appellate court decision dealt a major setback to hospitals unhappy with planned cuts to the Medicare drug reimbursement program.
 

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Note from the instructor: CMS finally addresses E/M subjectivity by simplifying processes for codes
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's instructor's note addresses the coding implications of the proposed changes to E/M codes from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.
 

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Q&A: Receiving postcards with appointment information
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Is it a HIPAA violation to receive a postcard from a facility regarding your mammogram date, time, and instructions?

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