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This week in Medicare updates—6/17/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include guidance on data to include when reporting COVID-19 test results to the CDC, recommendations on re-opening facilities for non-emergent care, updates to the OIG work plan, and more!
New point of origin code for alternate COVID-19 care sites
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS released a new point of origin code for patients transferred from alternate care sites established during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.
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Community network: HIM leaders and state chapters navigate the COVID-19 crisis
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
From community chat hours to virtual events, these leaders are guiding HIM through the crisis and setting an example that HIM professionals can apply in their organizations. Find out how the HIM community is fostering innovation and building resilience.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Missed patient notification
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If our organization failed to provide the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) or the Important Message from Medicare (IM) form to a patient during the chaos of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, should we avoid submitting a Medicare claim for the case?

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