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ACDIS update: 47% of CDI professionals say they have a concurrent coding process
Source: ACDIS

According to a recent survey conducted jointly by ACDIS and its partner 3M, 47% of 575 total respondents indicated they have a concurrent program in which CDI specialists and coders work together on cases prior to discharge, 9% indicated they’re planning to create one, and another 40% are not planning to at this time.
CMS delays start date for national implantable cardiac defibrillator policy
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently pushed back the start date for Medicare Administrative Contractors to expand coverage terms for patients in need of an implantable cardiac defibrillator by one month. The agency released Transmittal 213 on February 15, announcing a delayed implementation date of March 26.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Considering secure telehealth communication options
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
As telehealth expands and technology improves, there are an increasing number of options for communication between healthcare providers and patients as well as between providers, but such services raise concerns for HIPAA compliance due to the method of transmission and issues of security compliance.
 

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Q&A: Understanding fourth-level Medicare appeals
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What's the process for a fourth-level Medicare appeal?

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