With new attention on the care continuum, many new roles are being created to both complement the comprehensive needs of patients and ensure that licensed individuals have the opportunity to work at the top of their license.
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Role clarity in case management
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
With more attention on the care continuum, many new roles are being created to both complement the comprehensive needs of patients and ensure that licensed individuals have the opportunity to work at the top of their license.
CMS pushes 'meaningful use' overhaul
Source: HealthLeaders Media
In addition to requiring hospitals to publish their chargemasters online in a machine-readable format, a set of proposals unveiled Tuesday by CMS would overhaul the way the organization handles electronic health record requirements.
 

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Prepare your coding department to perform effective audits
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A coding audit may be conducted by internal staff or external entities, typically representing the insurers paying for the care. When planning to implement a coding auditing program, the type of reviews, focus areas, and review frequency must all be taken into consideration.
 

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Q&A: Who’s responsible for deciding which secondary diagnoses appear on a claim?
Source: ACDIS

Q: Is it a coder’s responsibility to properly sequence secondary diagnoses or is this a process that happens when the codes are transferred to the super bill?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Tuesday 5/1 - Medicare Cost Report e-Filing System Webcast
Wednesday 5/16 - Quality Payment Program: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions Call
Tuesday 5/22 - Settlement Conference Facilitation Expansion Call
Wednesday 6/25 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes for the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule for CY 2019
 

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2018 Modifier Update: Guidance and Regulations for Hospitals

During this 90-minute webinar, Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, COC, CCP, FCS, and Susan E. Garrison, CHCA, CHCAS, CCS-P, CHC, CPAR, CPC, COC, will review the proper application of hospital outpatient modifiers such as -25, -33, -CA, and -FX, as well as those required for identifying drugs, such as -JW.
 

    

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