The fiscal year 2020 IPPS proposed rule includes nearly 1,500 CC/MCC designation changes, which impact MS-DRG groupings used to calculate pricing for inpatient hospital claims.
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2020 IPPS proposed rule brings potential MS-DRG changes
Source: JustCoding
The fiscal year 2020 IPPS proposed rule includes nearly 1,500 CC/MCC designation changes, which impact MS-DRG groupings used to calculate pricing for inpatient hospital claims.
Gain revenue cycle perks from patient-centered scheduling
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Creating a patient-focused scheduling center resulted in several unexpected boons for Piedmont Healthcare, from improving the patient experience to reducing denials.
 

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Note from the instructor: Including observation in the three-day stay requirement for SNF coverage
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor discusses the circumstances surrounding a bill introduced in Congress in March that would include observation care in the three-day stay requirement for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage.
 

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Q&A: Discussing a coworker's illness at work
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Is it a HIPAA violation if coworkers discuss amongst themselves why another coworker left work early for being ill?

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