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AHA continues fight against CMS price transparency, star ratings on hold
Source: ACDIS
The American Hospital Association (AHA) responded to the CMS fiscal year (FY) 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) proposed rule with continued disapproval of CMS’ price transparency rule.
Tip of the week
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. The new code “G” (transfer from a designated disaster alternative care site [ACS]) is effective July 1, according to Transmittal 10178.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Weathering the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for everyone, but medical professionals who are working directly with sick patients—and in turn putting themselves and potentially their families at risk—face unique levels of trauma.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Querying for COVID-19 test results
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If an inpatient is transferred before we receive a positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) lab result, do we need to query the provider to amend the discharge summary to state “COVID-19 positive"?

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