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News

Embrace DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM in drug use, abuse, and dependency
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
It is an unfortunate reality that mood-altering chemical misuse and dependency is rampant throughout the world, especially in the United States.
Note from the instructor: An option to consider when reporting moderate sedation
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
When the new 2017 CPT codes for moderate sedation were announced, I wished I had a megaphone to all the hospitals in the country to say, “Wait!” There is an option to consider in lieu of changing charge masters and coding practices to report facility charges for moderate sedation using these new CPT codes.
Investing in ACO capabilities
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Healthcare providers find that up-front investments are necessary to achieve success in accountable care contracting.
HIM Briefings’ HIM salary survey
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
HIM Briefings is conducting its annual benchmarking survey on HIM director and manager salaries, and we would appreciate your input. We will select one respondent at random to win a complimentary HCPro webinar. Click here to take the survey.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Adding new technology to the risk analysis
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Since our last risk analysis, we’ve added a patient portal. Do we need to include the patient portal in our risk analysis?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Tuesday 5/16 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for Drugs/Biologicals/Radiopharmaceuticals/Radiologic Imaging Agents
Wednesday 5/17 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for Drugs/Biologicals/Radiopharmaceuticals/Radiologic Imaging Agents
Thursday 5/18 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for Drugs/Biologicals/Radiopharmaceuticals/Radiologic Imaging Agents
Thursday 6/15 - National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI Call
 

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