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Wound care coding basics: CPT coding for the integumentary system
Source: JustCoding

The skin maintains homeostasis by generating new tissue in response disease or damage. Sometimes, however, surgical interventions are used lessen the severity of the wound and prevent infection. Review integumentary system anatomy and CPT coding for removals and repairs used to facilitate wound healing. 
Why the Epic-Humana collaboration is a big deal for the revenue cycle
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The partnership could reduce administrative burden, expedite payments, and lower cost to collect for insurance balances.
 

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Note from the instructor: Highlights from the April 2019 report on CMS Innovation Center activities
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor reviews a recent CMS report on the Innovation Center's progress in testing new payment and service delivery models. 
 

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Q&A: Guidance for storing data backups
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I have heard that HIPAA says covered entities must keep data backups a minimum of five miles away from the original site where the data was collected. Is this correct? Are there any restrictions or guidance about the location of data backups?

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Thursday, 6/20 - Ligature Risk in Hospitals Listening Session
Monday, 6/24 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes for the CLFS for CY 2020
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Monday, 7/22 - Public Meeting of the Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
 

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