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News
This week in Medicare updates—3/11/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include a variety of new information on COVID-19 coding and billing, the quarterly update to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System, and the quarterly update to the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule.
CMS releases COVID-19 CLFS update and billing FAQ
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS provided updated coding and billing information in its Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) for organizations performing tests for COVID-19 and providing treatment for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

A practical approach to NCCI edits
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits can be a major stumbling block in the billing process. Take a look at the different types of NCCI edits and strategies to address them.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Maximizing engagement in patients impacted by SDoH
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: New EHR platforms can identify patients who are impacted by social determinants of health (SDoH), but it’s up to case managers to connect patients to resources that will help mitigate these factors. What approaches are best for maximizing patient engagement?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday, 3/11 - Special Open Door Forum: Prior Authorization Process for Certain DMEPOS Items
Thursday, 3/12 - Ground Ambulance Organizations: Data Collection for Public Safety-Based Organizations Call
Thursday, 3/19 - Open Payments: Your Role in Health Care Transparency Call
Thursday, 4/2 - Ground Ambulance Organizations: Data Collection for Medicare Providers Call
 

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Appropriate Use Criteria: Understanding the Requirements and Impact

CMS’ Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program for advanced diagnostic imaging is in full swing—but does your organization know how to navigate reporting AUCs across provider types and places of service? During this 90-minute webinar, Denise Williams, COC, CHRI, will discuss reporting requirements, how to access the criteria, and processes to support reporting.
 

    

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