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Wound care reporting 101: Medical necessity and CPT coding considerations
Source: JustCoding
Even experienced coders have difficulty adhering to CPT reporting guidelines for wound care procedures. Review Medicare’s medical necessity requirements for debridement procedures and CPT coding for wound care services delivered via interactive audio and video.
Lovelace Medical Center CFO discusses the pandemic in New Mexico
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Meghann Hutchison, CFO of Lovelace Medical Center, details how the organization has weathered the coronavirus outbreak and why telemedicine will be a key component of the reopening process.
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Note from the instructor: CMS’ proposal to update MS-DRGs based on market prices
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor takes a closer look at certain IPPS proposals, including one that could change the method CMS uses to update MS-DRG payment rates.
 

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Q&A: Disclosing PHI in the courtroom
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If a covered entity is being sued for malpractice, can it present information that would qualify as PHI during the trial? If so, what are the limits on the type of information it can disclose?

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