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This week in Medicare updates—3/17/2021

This week’s Medicare updates include the quarterly OPPS and I/OCE update transmittals, new guidance on visitation at nursing homes, revisions to a behavioral health integration services guide, and more!

CMS updates COVID-19 billing FAQs for outpatient remdesivir administration

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

CMS’ latest round of updates to its COVID-19 billing FAQs addresses coverage and payment for remdesivir administered to outpatients, practitioners eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines, as well as information related to ACOs and shared savings programs.

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Mid-revenue cycle management: How to measure, manage, and minimize leakage

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

The mid-revenue cycle is rife with possibilities to lose earned, appropriate revenue. Learn how to identify common weaknesses and deploy coding, CDI, and technology to address them.

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Q&A: Case managers supporting COVID-19 patients

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

Q: As case managers strive to best support patients recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), what are some of the most important things to keep in mind?

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Neurology Overview: Navigate ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding for Common Conditions

During this 90-minute webinar, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, will review ICD-10-CM coding for commonly reported chronic and acute neurological conditions. She will also review coding for concomitant psychiatric disorders such as stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as CPT coding for auditory and vestibular response and EEG testing.

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