This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2021 ICD-10-CM code set files, a proposed decision memo regarding expanded coverage of a transcatheter mitral valve repair procedure, revisions to the July 2020 OPPS update, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—7/8/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2021 ICD-10-CM code set files, a proposed decision memo regarding expanded coverage of a transcatheter mitral valve repair procedure, revisions to the July 2020 OPPS update, and more!
AHA asks CMS to delay implementation of price transparency rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging CMS to delay the effective date of the Hospital Price Transparency Requirements final rule.
 

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CDI in the time of COVID-19: Lessons learned from the pandemic
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CDI teams have had to adapt quickly to rapid changes. Understand how CDI leaders have modified practices to support their organizations, their teams, and their communities.
 

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Q&A: 2-midnight rule during COVID-19 pandemic
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Q: How has the 2-midnight rule been impacted by waivers issued during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? What changes should case managers be aware of?

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